Real Madrid won the Clásico the Spanish Primera Division and recorded an important prestige success against arch-rivals FC Barcelona. The team led by World Cup champion Toni Kroos sat down on Saturday night at the Catalans in the 264th match between the two clubs with 2: 1 (0: 0) by. Gerard Piqué (56) opened the scoring after a corner head lead. Karim Benzema (62) after presentation of Kroos and superstar Cristiano Ronaldo (85th) turned the game. Shortly before Ronaldo hit Real had lost his captain Sergio Ramos (83) after a second yellow card.
A crowd of about 99 000 Barcas superstorm remained with Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez this time without effect. For Barcelona it was their first defeat in 39 competitive games for Madrid’s first victory at Camp Nou since 2013. Despite the end of the successful series is Barca six points clear of Atletico Madrid (70 points) continue at the top, Real (69) remained third. For Real it was a historic victory. Because first time since 1965 turned the club a residue in Barcelona.
In the quarterfinals of the Champions League is coming for the FC Barcelona Summit with Atletico. The Madrileños shot on Saturday for the first leg in Catalonia warm. The team came against Betis Sevilla for an effortless 5: 1 (2: 0). Barca must, though with a negative experience in the game on Tuesday. In contrast, Real can travel with new confidence on Wednesday in the UEFA Champions League for VfL Wolfsburg.
At Valencia the situation looks bleak. World Champion Shkodran Mustafi muffed Pako Ayestarán debut as head coach of his new team through an own goal. Mustafi underwent in play at UD Las Palmas in Gran Canaria, the mishap to 1: 2 (1: 0) -Endstand. Thus, the crisis of the club also continued three days after the split from trainer Gary Neville. Valencia is six points away from the relegation zone. ( dpa )
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