Real Madrid end Barcelona’s 39 game unbeaten run

by
Collins Okinyo
April 3, 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo struck late to give 10-man Real Madrid a 2-1 win victory and end Barcelona’s 39-game unbeaten run in a tense Clasico at the Nou Camp that was overshadowed by controversial decisions from referee Alejandro Jose Hernandez Hernandez.

Gerard Pique headed home from a corner to give Barcelona a deserved lead on 56 minutes but Karim Benzema’s acrobatic volley levelled for the home side, who were fortunate to not concede a penalty in the first half.

Referee Hernandez also refrained from presenting Madrid captain Sergio Ramos a second yellow card in the second half, although he eventually showed the 30-year-old a red card in the 83rd minute.

But Barcelona failed to capitalise on their numerical advantage and fell behind in the 85th minute when Ronaldo chested down a high cross from Gareth Bale to fire in at the near post.

Barcelona stay top of La Liga on 76 points, seven ahead of Madrid.

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Collins Okinyo

Ex- CAF Media Expert. An expert on African football with over 15 years experience ,always with an ear to the ground with indepth knowledge of the game. I have worked for top publications including 7 years at www.supersport.com until i founded www.soka25east.com to quench the thirst of football lovers across the continent. I have trained young upcoming journalists who are now a voice in African football.I have covered World Cup,AFCON,CHAN,Champions League,Confederations Cup,Cecafa,Cosafa,Wafu and many other football tournaments across the World. Founder Football Africa Arena(FAA),Founder www.afrisportdigital.com