Real Move Leading With El Clasico Bragging Rights
11 April, 2021
LaLiga
Result: Real Madrid 2-1 FC Barcelona
Date: 10 April 2021
Location: Estadio Alfredo di Stefano
Real Madrid claimed the bragging rights in El Clasico after defeating rivals FC Barcelona to move top of LaLiga about Saturday night.
Antoine Griezmann was only brand on the Blaugrana bench as Ronald Koeman recalled Ronald Araujo while Zinedine Zidane recalled Federico Valverde to the midfield in the expense of Marco Asensio.
The home side found from where they left off against Liverpool in midweek as Karim Benzema opened the scoring on 13 a few minutes with a exceptional flick from Lucas Vazquez's cross.
While Barcelona struggled to carve out chances, Los Blancos continued to double their lead in the 28th minute through Toni Kroos' free-kick that deflected off two players before sailing in to the back of the web.
The advantage could have been extended five minutes after when Valverde was slipped through on the proper but he struck his shot against the upright before Ter Stegen denied Vazquez on the rebound.
With Barcelona struggling to carve out chances, Koeman introduced Griezmann in the beginning of the second half for Sergino Dest.
The Frenchman made his occurrence felt as his dummy on the hour mark allowed Oscar Minguez to volley residence Jordi Alba's cross to lessen the deficit.
Zidane went for a good surprise triple substitution to summarize the clash, due to Mariano Diaz, Marcelo and Isco replaced Benzema, Vinicius and Kroos on 73 minutes.
The home side were forced to finish the overall game with 10 men after Casemiro found two yellow cards in quick succession and was given his march orders on 90 minutes.
Nevertheless, Los Blancos could actually weather the storm in the latter stages of the second to secure 3 points to move the surface of the league.
Source: www.soccerladuma.co.za
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