Barcelona and Real Madrid Play to a Thrilling Draw in El Clasico
Late Goal from Ramos Secures a Point for Madrid
Benzema's Brace Not Enough for Los Blancos in High-Scoring Affair
On December 3, 2016, the first El Clasico of the season ended in a 1-1 draw thanks to a late equalizer from Sergio Ramos. In a match filled with end-to-end action, it was Ramos who had the final say, heading home a cross from Toni Kroos in the 90th minute to secure a point for Real Madrid.
Barcelona had taken the lead in the first half through a Luis Suarez header, but Ramos' late heroics ensured that the spoils were shared. The result kept Barcelona top of the La Liga table, while Real Madrid remained second.
In another high-scoring El Clasico on December 7, 2016, Karim Benzema's brace was not enough for Real Madrid as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Barcelona. The match was played at the Camp Nou and saw Barcelona take an early lead through a goal from Gerard Pique.
Benzema equalized for Real Madrid in the 12th minute, but Barcelona restored their lead through a goal from Luis Suarez in the 56th minute. Benzema scored his second goal of the game in the 62nd minute to level the score once again.
Despite both teams pushing for a winner, the match ended in a draw. The result left Barcelona top of the La Liga table, while Real Madrid remained second.
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