Saturday, April 2, 2016

Real Madrid’s victory in the Clásico: Zidane’s work, Ronaldo’s contribution – SPIEGEL ONLINE

The challenge: Unlike previous years, the roles before kickoff were relatively clearly defined. The FC Barcelona is enteilt eternal rivals Madrid in the table, the residue of the Third Real was ahead of the game already ten points. Barça presents itself this season in incredible shape. 39 competitive matches was the team coached by Luis Enrique unbeaten before the Clásico. Real contrast plays a mixed season. The last remaining title chance is only in the Champions League, where the team meets to VfL Wolfsburg in the quarter-finals.

Result of the match: 1: 2 (0: 0). Click here for the match report.

Legend of the Game: Before the meeting there was still one last time quietly at a packed Camp Nou. The audience remembered the recently deceased Johann Cruyff. The Dutchman had particularly as manager big impact on the game of the Catalans. His imported ball-oriented style of play impressed the club today.

The first half: The first half hour passed in the spirit of the former game designer. Barça dictated the game, had in the meantime up to 75 percent of the ball. Numerous opportunities, however, remained unused. Perhaps the best was Luis Suárez after a pass from Neymar. The Uruguayan missed the empty goal from eleven meters (11 minutes). Lionel Messi remained relatively pale. His opponents Cristiano Ronaldo initially succeeded also not much.

debutant of the game: Zinédine Zidane. The former World Player hit the game eleven times to the FC Barcelona (four wins – four draws – three defeats). On the sidelines of the 43-year-old celebrated his Clasico debut. Better it could hardly have run: After the victory, he is one of only three people who have won as a coach and as a player with Real Madrid in Barcelona.

The second half: Messi it was who initiated a spectacular second half with a soulful shot (54th). Shortly afterwards, the hosts took the lead: after a corner kick eluded Pepe Piqué, then the Spanish international from seven meters could head in any problems. Shortly afterwards equalized Real: Karim Benzema recovered a deflected pass by Toni Kroos by scissors kick. It was the 21st of the season the striker. For great excitement caused a refereeing decision. A goal from Gareth Bale was due to an alleged tackle withdrawn (80): Then ran Real and went deserved lead. After a pass from Bale Ronaldo struck from close range to 2: 1. Previously Sergio Ramos was flown with a second yellow card off. The narrow victory was historic: the first time since 1965, the club turned a residue in Barcelona

action of the game. Benzema scissors kick. It seemed as if the Frenchman to emulate a compatriot. A few hours earlier Franck Ribéry had the leaders brought the Bundesliga match against Eintracht Frankfurt with a spectacular scissors kick victory.

satisfaction of the game: The 2: 1 by Ronaldo. The Portuguese was in the past often criticized for having its huge potential not always call-ups in the Clásico. He succeeded even this time only partially – but it was enough to score the winner. He also scored his hit again for a little tension in the title fight. After losing six Atlético and Real is seven points behind FC Barcelona

routine of the game. Sergio Ramos’ red card. After a nasty foul on Arda Turan the captain flew a second yellow Kartevom place. This has now been Method: For the third time Ramos was sent off in a game against Barcelona. Even the otherwise strong Pepe could have flown off for a strike against Suarez. The referee left it but in the one sent off.

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