Barcelona Takes First Place
Barcelona has taken hold of first place in the Spanish league after they defeated Real Madrid by a score of 2-0.
Lionel Messi led the way for Barca at the 56th minute of the game by sending a shot past Real keeper, Casillas. That was Messi’s 40th goal of the season.
Barcelona has put themselves in a very good position by defeating their rivals at the Barnebeu. They lead the way with 80 points on the season.
“The fact is that we came to the leader’s stadium and won,” said coach Pep Guardiola, who has led Barcelona to its longest winning streak against Madrid. “We won a very serious game, showing a lot of calm.”
“Barca is superior to Real Madrid, that’s what’s important,” Messi said after scoring his seventh career goal against Madrid. Ronaldo remained scoreless in five meetings. “These are three important points since we’re leaders again.”
The season has not ended yet however, and Real Madrid are still very much in the game. A faulter by either club in the final stretch of the season can spell disaster.