The Whites dominated a game and could have had two clear penalties that were not given.veryone has been waiting for el Clásico since the 18th October, when the Competition Committee delayed the match corresponding to match day 10 in LaLiga. Two months later, Real Madrid took to the Camp Nou and deserved to win the game. After a frantic few
opening minutes, the first goal scoring attempt came from Benzema, a left-footed rocket that Ter Stegen managed to stifle. Showing focus and putting on intense pressure, Real Madrid forced their rivals to scramble around to clear the danger.
Real Madrid really hit form on the 17th minute with two stellar chances. Casemiro headed a cross from Carvajal that forced Piqué to stop the ball on the line. After that it was Varane who tried the same following a Bale cross. The Frenchman could have had two penalties in a row. The first time, Lenglet made contact with the striker's thigh, and then Rakitic pulled his shirt while a corner was being taken. The Whites kept Barça in their box, and Casemiro (23’) and then Valverde (31’) both tried their luck with shots from far out.