Matches take place at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday (27/04/2011). The game runs with high tension. But the first half both teams still played a goalless draw.
In the second half. Real were reduced to 10 when the influential Pepe was sent off for a high tackle on Daniel Alves in the 61st minute.
Real coach Mourinho, who was seen to mouth sarcastically to the fourth official and was subsequently sent off himself.
Barca managed to take advantage of the situation. Lionel Messi appeared as Messiah for Barca and scored two goals in the 76th minute and 87th minute.
Messi first goal, The pacy Afellay, who came on for the injured Pedro, sped down the right and played a ball into the area which Messi reached ahead of Sergio Ramos and tapped in at the goal.
Messi second goal, Messi forward picked up the ball from about 30 yards out, skipped past Lassana Diarra, Raul Albiol and Marcelo before confirm victory Barca, against Madrid 2-0.
With the advantage of two goals, so Barca only need just a draw in the semi-final second leg that was held at the Camp Nou next week to confirm a ticket to the final. While Madrid must win at least 3-0 if want to reach the final.
Lineups:
Real Madrid: Casillas, Arbeloa, Ramos, Albiol, Marcelo, Alonso, Pepe, Diarra, Oezil (Adebayor 45'), Di María, Ronaldo.
Barcelona: Valdes, Alves, Pique, Puyol, Keita, Mascherano, Busquets, Xavi, Pedro (Afellay 70'), Messi, Villa (Sergi Roberto 90').
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