There is alot at stake for both sides in this match. A win fr Real would give them an unassailable lead (considering how they have been thrashing the other sides in la liga). Barcelona know that and would not want that to happen. My prediction is a draw 3-3

Anyone wants to bet a beer on that?

This goes to the wire. Now Barcelona top the standings on goal difference although Real Madrid have a match at hand.

Someone gotta have to stop barcelona. They have a monopoly in winning this major games.

Even though they play good soccer,this is too much

On another note,messi is unbelievable

I thought in the second half Messi was much more subdued. Maybe aliambiwa atulize coz he was lucky not to receive a red card in the first half.

CR7 choked again on the only stage where it matters most - El Classico. Had he taken his two open chances the game could have ended 3-3. Like I mentioned earlier, Real bring out the best in Barca and so it came to pass. I think they were also fully aware that a 6 point gap with a game in hand for real would have all but ended their chances of a 4th straight title. Personally I think Los Blancos have acquired a mental block when they come up against Blaugrana - they just can't perform. All the "in form" pre match talk came to nought!By the way I hated the way Sanchez has quickly taken up the play acting and demanding for cards routine that is Barca's MO. Now Real have to beat Sevilla to regain the 3 point gap and hope Barca will slip somewhere along the way coz I just don't see them getting anything in the return at The Camp Nou