Barcelona on Saturday afternoon, December 23 continued with their unbeaten run this season in the Spanish La Liga after beating their bitter rivals Real Madrid 3-0.
The encounter was the 236th El Clasico played at the Santiago Bernabeu, and Lionel Messi Luis Suarez and Aleix Vidal scored the three goals that condemned Real Madrid to a defeat in front of their faithfuls.
NAIJ.com however take a look at five important things that helped Barcelona beat reigning Spanish and European League champions Real Madrid in the El Clasico.
1. Defense
Barcelona defenders were superb against Real Madrid as players like Jordi Alba, Thomas Vermaelen, Gerald Pique and Sergi Roberto were all at the best as they clipped the wings of Ronaldo and Benzema.
2. Red Card
Carvajah being sent off (photo: Guardian)
The red card given to Real Madrid Daniel Cavajah in the 64th minute was a blessing for Barcelona as Real Madrid had to play for 30 minutes with ten men.
Barcelona also scored a penalty after Cavajah handled the ball in the box.
3. Superb midfield
The duo of Paulinho and Andres Iniesta were fantastic for Barcelona in the midfield as they did not allow Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro to operate well in the midfield.
Paulinho against Real Madrid (photo: Guardian)
4. Good combination
The combination of former Liverpool star Luis Suarez and Argentine forward Lionel Messi was superb up front as these two players got a goal each for Barcelona.
Luis Suarez after scoring the opener (photo: Guardian)
NAIJ.com had earlier reported how Lionel Messi scored a a penalty that helped Barcelona beat Real Madrid in tough EL Clasico battle in which Daniel Carvajah was red carded in the 64th minute.
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The Catalan giants were unbeaten in the Spanish La Liga before this game, and the expectation of some fans was for Real Madrid to end their unbeaten run, but they could not.
Real Madrid started the match impressive with the duo of Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema tormenting the defense of the visitors in which Marc Stegen made many saves.
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Source: Sports.naija.ng
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