Barcelona tops Real Madrid late to claim victory in 'El Clasico'

Courtesy Daily Texan  Wed, 01/18/2012 - 11:10pm

The biggest story of the Copa del Rey quarterfinals, a matchup between Barcelona and Real Madrid, dubbed El Clasico, ended with a 2-1 Barcelona victory in this first leg.

Éric Abidal notched the first and Carlos Puyol headed in the second to seal the deal against their longest rival.

Cristiano Ronaldo managed a goal for Real Madrid, but last year’s champions will have to try to take the second game of the series or risk elimination.

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