Ten-man Real Madrid hold a draw Barca, 1-1

Ronaldo v Messi

'El Clasico' part two takes place in the Santiago Bernabeu as Real Madrid host Barcelona in the competition Primera Liga on Saturday (04/16/2011). Two penalties and a red card going on this match, with the score 1-1 draw.

Lionel Messi put his side into the lead from the spot following Raul Albiol’s reckless challenge on David Villa, which earned the defender a red card.

Madrid were awarded a penalty of their own in the 82nd minute when Marcelo was fouled by Dani Alves, allowing Cristiano Ronaldo to score his first goal against Barcelona in seven matches.

With a draw both teams collecting just one point. Barcelona remained at the top of the standings with 86 points, followed by Real Madrid in the runner-up position with 78 points. With only five games remaining, the possibility of Barca retain La Liga title is quite large.

Lineups:

Real Madrid: Casillas Carvalho, Albiol, Marcelo, Ramos, Pepe, Khedira, Xabi (Adebayor 66 '), Ronaldo, Di Maria (Arbeloa 67'), Benzema (Oezil 57 ').

Barcelona: Valdes, Pique, Puyol (Keita 58 '), Adriano, Alves, Busquets, Iniesta, Xavi, Villa, Messi, Pedro (Afellay 67').(via sepakbola)

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