FC Barcelona went top of the La Liga table with an impressive 5-0 win over Real Madrid on November 29, 2010.
FC Barcelona 5-0 Real Madrid Video Highlights
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FC Barcelona 5-0 Real Madrid Recap
Barcelona crushed rivals Real Madrid 5-0 to win the El Clasico for the fifth straight time.
It was a quick start by Barcelona as they had most of the chances early and took the lead in the 10th minute. Iniesta sent a pass to Xavi in the box who then flicked it in the air before volleying it past Casillas.
After the goal, Barcelona continued to dominate possession and would add to their lead in the 18th minute. David Villa would send a pass into the box and Pedro was there to redirect it into the back of the net.
Both goals were typical Barcelona as they were a result of fantastic passing and clinical finishing. The Real Madrid defense struggled to keep up with the play of the Barcelona attack and rarely were able to keep any sustained possession.
The visitors would improve as the first half continued and started to get a few chances in the final minutes but the first half ended at 2-0 for Barcelona.
The second half started like the first with Barcelona getting chances and shredding the Real Madrid back line. Xavi nearly had his second of the match in the 52nd minute as he ran into a great Messi through ball. The Spaniard had space but missed it wide into the side netting.
A few minutes later, Barcelona would extend their lead as David Villa received a pass in the box and scored with a shot inside the far post. The goal came in the 55th minute and was assisted from Messi. Barcelona now lead 3-0 and were in total control of the match.
Only a few minutes later, another brilliant pass from Lionel Messi to Villa led to a goal (58th minute). Barcelona were putting on a clinic while Real Madrid looked a shadow of the team that was unbeaten heading into this match. Despite having a comfortable 4-0 lead, the home side never stopped attacking and looking for more goals.
Second half substitute Jeffren would add a 5th for Barcelona in stoppage time. Bojan sent a pass into the box and he would get it to it before anybody else and send it into the back of the net. Before the match ended, there was an ugly moment as Sergio Ramos fouled Lionel Messi to earn a red card. It was a blatant foul from Ramos and a sign of the frustration from all of the Real Madrid players.
It was a disappointing performance from Real Madrid who have been strong this season but now are second in the La Liga table.
FC Barcelona 5-0 Real Madrid Match Stats
Scoring Summary
| Barcelona | Real Madrid |
|---|---|
| Xavi (10′) | |
| Pedro (18′) | |
| David Villa (55′) | |
| David Villa (58′) | |
| Jeffrén Suárez (90′) |
Match Stats
Barcelona Real Madrid
| 15(6) | Shots (on Goal) | 5(2) |
| 12 | Fouls | 16 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 5 | Offsides | 2 |
| 67% | Time of Possession | 33% |
| 5 | Yellow Cards | 7 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 1 |
| 2 | Saves | 1 |
