La Liga, Bernabeu - Real Madrid 3 (Ronaldo pen. 35, Pepe 50, Benzema 61) Barcelona (Neymar 4).
Luis Suarez's return to football ended in defeat as Real Madrid claimed victory over Barcelona in the first Clasico of the season.
The Uruguayan made his first competitive appearance following his fourth-month ban from the sport for biting Giorgio Chiellini at the World Cup, with Luis Enrique handing the striker a place in the starting line-up.
However, he failed to make an impact as Los Blancos blew away their Catalan rivals with an astonishing display of pacy, counter-attacking football at the Bernabeu.
The result means that Carlo Ancelotti’s side have closed the gap on Barca to just a single point at the top of the Spanish Liga table, completing an impressive week for Real following their Champions League win over Liverpool on Wednesday.
Neymar had given the visitors an early lead with a well-taken finish, only for Cristiano Ronaldo to net from the spot after a blatant handball by Gerard Pique.
Pepe then gave Real the lead five minutes into the second half, with Karim Benzema adding a third just after the hour mark, finishing off a rapid counter-attacking move with a sweet finish off the inside of the post.
Suarez was withdrawn with 20 minutes left, as Real Madrid claimed a crucial victory in their efforts to secure a first Liga title in three years.
- source: Eurosport
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