That all turned rather nasty in the end, with Real reacting to the Barcelona goals by kicking anything that dared to move and should have ended up with nine men.
It was always likely to end like this, with Barcelona enjoying so much possession, despite Cristiano Ronaldo's early goal.
I make that Real Madrid's only shot on target in the entire 90 minutes.
Barcelona could have scored a hatful, but had to rely on goals from unlikely sources: Carles Puyol and Eric Abidal.
Real now have to win in the Camp Nou next Wednesday. They've played Barcelona four times this season and have lost three times.
Pepe steps on Messi's hand; Messi sets up the winner.
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