Barcelona struck a potentially decisive blow in the Primera Division
title race by ending Real Madrid's perfect home record to go three
points clear at the summit.
Lionel Messi's 40th goal of the season in all competitions put
the reigning Spanish and European champions on the road to victory
in 'El Clasico', and Pedro Rodriguez completed the scoring 10 minutes
after half-time.
The result ended Madrid's 12-match winning streak in La Liga and
their 100% record at the Bernabeu, which had stood at 15 successive
triumphs, but more importantly it put Barca in pole position to
retain their league crown.
Not only are they three points clear of Madrid with seven games
to go, but they also boast the better head-to-head record if the
two clubs should finish level.
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