El Clasico: Real Madrid outclass Barcelona at Nou Camp
NEWS DIGEST – Sergio Ramos scored from the penalty spot as Real Madrid claimed victory over Barcelona in the first Clasico of the season.
The Real Madrid captain had been a serious doubt for the match having picked up a knee injury in the defeat to Cadiz, but returned to the starting lineup to deliver the decisive moment and effectively give the visitors to the Camp Nou a valuable win.
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It took Los Blancos just five minutes to open the scoring, with Fede Valverde finding the back of the net after being played through by Karim Benzema. The response from Barca was almost immediate, though, as Ansu Fati turned home from close range after a Jordi Alba square ball.
Lionel Messi should have put the Catalans ahead when he created a clear sight of goal with a nice piece of skill to beat his man, but Thibaut Courtois made a stunning save at his near post to keep out the Argentine.
Just as Barca appeared to be turning the screw on Real Madrid, Ramos was presented with a chance to convert from 12 yards following a lengthy VAR review which spotted a foul by Clement Lenglet. The 34-year-old made no mistake in rolling home a finish.
Luka Modric added the finishing touches to the win late on, showing great composure to control a Rodrygo pass, take his time and guide a shot into the back of the net after a Neto tackle on Rodrygo off his line.
