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Real Madrid defeated League leader Barcelona



BBC: April 03;Cristiano Ronaldo’s late goal gave 10-man Real Madrid victory in El Clasico and ended La Liga leaders Barcelona’s 39-match unbeaten run.

Gerard Pique’s powerful downward header from a corner had given Barca a 56th-minute lead after a tense first half.

Karim Benzema’s brilliant scissor kick made it 1-1, before Gareth Bale had a goal harshly ruled out for a push.

After Real captain Sergio Ramos was dismissed for receiving two bookings, Ronaldo’s superb finish won the game.

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