DBasia.news – Barcelona must be satisfied sharing points with Real Madrid in the LaLiga titled El Clasico on Thursday (12/19/2019) AM. A goalless draw is a rare result in the El Clasico match between Barcelona and Real Madrid,
Appearing as a guest team, Real Madrid were unafraid to go straight out to attack. In the 10th minute, they had a chance through Karim Benzema. However, his efforts was still contained by Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
Seven minutes later, Los Blancos continued to receive a golden opportunity through Casemiro’s header. However, his efforts that passed Ter Stegen was still countered by Gerard Pique in Barcelona’s goal line.
Continuing to be pressed, Barcelona were finally able to come out attacking towards the end of the first half. They also had a golden opportunity through Jordi Alba. However, his shot was still deviated from Real Madrid’s goal. The first half ended with a draw score, 0-0.
After halftime, it was Barcelona’s turn to come out to attack. Real Madrid was unsatisfied with just surviving. They also came out attacking and several times threatened goalkeeper, Ter Stegen.
In the 67th minute, Gareth Bale had a chance. However, his efforts were still wide of Barcelona’s goal. Five minutes later, Bale successfully converted Ferland Mendy’s pass. However, the referee annulled the goal as Mendy had already been trapped off-side.
After Bale’s goal was disallowed, the two teams were going back and forth in attacks. However, the final settlement that was not maximal from both teams has made the match end in a draw, 0-0.
The results of this El Clasico match did not make any significant changes in the LaLiga standings. Barcelona is still in the top position with a collection of 36 points. Superior goal difference from Real Madrid, who finished second.
Line-up:
Barcelona: 1-Marc-Andre ter Stegen; 18-Jordi Alba, 15-Clement Lenglet, 3-Gerard Pique, 2-Nelson Semedo (22-Arturo Vidal 55 ′); 21-Frenkie de Jong, 4-Ivan Rakitic, 20-Sergi Roberto; 17-Antoine Griezmann (31-Ansu Fati 83 ′), 9-Luis Suarez, 10-Lionel Messi.
Coach: Ernesto Valverde
Real Madrid: 13-Thibaut Courtois; 23-Ferland Mendy, 5-Raphael Varane, 4-Sergio Ramos, 2-Dani Carvajal; 8-Toni Kroos, 14-Casemiro, 15-Fede Valverde (10-Wound Modric 80 ′), 22-Isco (27-Rodrygo 80 ′); 11-Gareth Bale, 9-Karim Benzema.
Coach: Zinedine Zidane