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The first half of Sunday’s La Liga match-up between Real Madrid and Barcelona saw plenty of action.
In another rendition of El Clasico, the two teams haven’t disappointed. A physical start to the game saw Real Madrid breaking through in the game’s 28th minute. It got on the scoreboard first in the game with a rebound-goal off of the post. But it didn’t take long for Barcelona’s high-powered offense — with Neymar absent — to counter. Just five minutes, in fact.
Lionel Messi, who was the victim of an elbow to the face in the 21st minute of play, returned the favor by making a break into the box, receiving a touch pass and scoring to tie the game at 1-1 in the 33rd minute.
First-half statistics showed quite an even match, and the second half figures to be another thriller.
El Barcelona ha tenido más el balón pero ha disparado menos a puerta en la primera parte.
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Here’s a few of the highlights from the first half of action:
Tensions Between the Rivals Could Be Felt Before the Game Even Started
Concentración, motivación… ¡fútbol!
Así viven los protagonistas los instantes previos a #ElClásico.
The Bernabeu!!
Messi Was Elbowed In the Face, Causing Him to Bleed
#Messi agredido en el #Clasico #RealMadridvsBarcelona
Real Madrid’s Casemiro Scored His First El Clasico Goal Off of a Rebound In the 28th Minute
Messi Returned With a Towel In His Mouth to Tie the Game, 1-1
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WATCH: Real Madrid vs. Barcelona El Clasico First Half Highlights