Defending champions, Real Madrid outclassed bitter rivals Barcelona 3-1 to regain the Spanish La Liga’s top spot in Sunday’s Clasico at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Xavi Hernández’s struggling side went a goal down after just 12 minutes into the game as Madrid skipper, Karim Benzema, opened the scoring for Carlo Ancelotti’s men.
The Frenchman who has been tipped to win the Ballon d’Or converted a rebound after Marc-Andre ter Stegen saved from Vinicius Junior.
Uruguayan midfield sensation Fede Valverde drilled home the second from the edge of the box before the break to double the host’s advantage.
Ferran Torres pulled one back for Barcelona in the final stages after good work by Ansu Fati, but Rodrygo won and converted a late penalty to ensure Ancelotti’s reigning champions inflicted Barcelona’s first domestic defeat of the season.