Real Madrid 1-1 Barcelona – La Liga: Live score, team news and updates from El Clasico as Vinicius Jnr equalises from the penalty spot in El Clasico after Andreas Christensen’s early header

Real Madrid 1-1 Barcelona – La Liga: Live score, team news and updates from El Clasico as Vinicius Jnr equalises from the penalty spot in El Clasico after Andreas Christensen’s early header

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CLOSE! Real Madrid 1-1 Barcelona

Wow, that was very nearly a brilliant free-kick from Ilkay Gundogan.

It was in a dangerous area just outside the box, and the former Man City man bends it onto the roof of the net.

It just needed to be a little lower, so close!

Real Madrid 1-1 Barcelona

Now it’s Real Madrid who are causing all the problems.

A lovely move results in Luka Modrid firing straight at Marc-Andre Ter Stegen.

It was a tame effort, to be honest, he should have done much better.

CLOSE! Real Madrid 1-1 Barcelona

Of course, after I praise Barcelona, Real Madrid come close.

Vinicius Jr does well on the left-hand side and he fires in a ball across the area, bur a sliding Rodrygo can’t get his boot on it.

A strong touch from Rodrygo and it would probably be 2-1. Fine margins.

Real Madrid 1-1 Barcelona

Real Madrid just aren’t learning, are they?

Once again Raphinha’s corner causes all sorts of problems in the Madrid penalty area, but no Barcelona players can pounce.

It was so odd, the Madrid players all just stood still and the ball passed all the way through.

Barcelona are looking more threatening now.

YELLOW CARD: Real Madrid 1-1 Barcelona (Camavinga)

Eduardo Camavinga is struggling with the pace and skill of Lamine Yamal.

The 16-year-old drifts past him with ease, so Camavinga – who is playing left-back – trips him up outside the area.

He gets booked for the foul, but he will take that. If he didn’t trip Yamal up he was in.

Raphinha’s free-kick is a poor one, it goes over the bar.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Manu Reino/DeFodi Images/Shutterstock (14443789bo) Madrid, Spain, 21.04.2024: Lamine Yamal (FC Barcelona) and Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid CF) battle for the ball during the La Liga EA Sports match round 32 match between Real Madrid v Futbol Club Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on April 21, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Manu Reino/DeFodi Images) Real Madrid v Futbol Club Barcelona - La Liga EA Sports match round 32 - Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Madrid, Spain - 21 Apr 2024

NO GOAL! Real Madrid 1-1 Barcelona

VAR takes its time, but after a couple of minutes, it decides no goal.

There wasn’t conclusive enough evidence to award it, all the angles didn’t show if it crossed or not.

Very odd to see a VAR check for something goalline technology should clear up…

VAR CHECK! Real Madrid 1-1 Barcelona

It’s a corner again that causes problems for Real Madrid and Lamine Yamal gets a touch on a low cross.

The ball looks like it may have gone over the line as Andriy Lunin tries to beat it away.

For some reason it’s VAR checking, you can’t see from the camera angles if it’s gone over. So hard to call.

Real Madrid's Ukrainian goalkeeper #13 Andriy Lunin (L) dives for save the ball next to Barcelona's Danish defender #15 Andreas Christensen (Up L) and Barcelona's Polish forward #09 Robert Lewandowski during the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on April 21, 2024. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP) (Photo by THOMAS COEX/AFP via Getty Images)
Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v FC Barcelona - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - April 21, 2024 Real Madrid's Federico Valverde and FC Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski look on as referee Cesar Soto Grado waits for a VAR decision REUTERS/Susana Vera

CLOSE! Real Madrid 1-1 Barcelona

Real Madrid are struggling to deal with Barcelona’s set-pieces.

This time it doesn’t end up in a goal, but it’s a Barcelona head that rises highest once again from a corner.

Ronald Araujo is the man that meets the set-piece, but his header goes narrowly over the bar.

He runs away with his hands holding his head, he knows how big that chance was.

Real Madrid 1-1 Barcelona

The Bernanbeu is electric right now.

As soon as Vinicius Jr netted the penalty the stadium erupted, and it hasn’t got any quieter since.

The way this is going, they’ll be cheering again very soon. Real Madrid are all over the visitors.

GOAL!!! Real Madrid 1-1 Barcelona (Vinicius Jr 18′)

Vinicius Jr brings Real Madrid level!

Marc-Andre Ter-Stegen guesses the right way, but the Madrid winger puts just enough power on the ball to get it past him.

The Brazilian wheels away in celebration and points to the badge as if to say ‘this is my club’.

It’s deserved, Madrid have been all over Barcelona since going behind.

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 21: Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid scores his team's first goal from the penalty spot during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 21, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Real Madrid's Brazilian forward #07 Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring from the penalty spot during the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on April 21, 2024. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP) (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO/AFP via Getty Images)

PENALTY TO REAL MADRID!

Lucas Vasquez goes down and the referee points to the spot.

The right-back dances around Joao Cancelo before being hacked down by Pau Cubarsi. VAR checks, but that was always going to be given.

Vinicius Jr will step up to the spot.

CHANCE! Real Madrid 0-1 Barcelona

Real Madrid have responded well to going behind.

Vinicius Jr goes close again, this time with his head as he latches on to Toni Kroos’ free-kick. His effort goes over the bar.

Toni Rudiger was not happy with Vinicius, he was lurking behind him and was in a better position to attack the ball.

Real Madrid's German defender #22 Antonio Rudiger (Up L), Barcelona's Spanish defender #33 Pau Cubarsi (Up C) and Real Madrid's Brazilian forward #07 Vinicius Junior vie for a header during the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on April 21, 2024. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP) (Photo by THOMAS COEX/AFP via Getty Images)
Real Madrid's German defender #22 Antonio Rudiger reacts as Real Madrid's Brazilian forward #07 Vinicius Junior lies on the field during the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on April 21, 2024. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP) (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO/AFP via Getty Images)

CHANCE! Real Madrid 0-1 Barcelona

Nearly an instant response from Real Madrid.

Aurelian Tchouameni clips in a lovely ball over the top, and Vinicius Junior stretches for it, but he fires narrowly over the bar.

That was the host’s first attack, what a response it would have been.

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 21: Lucas Vazquez of Real Madrid is fouled by Pau Cubarsi of FC Barcelona which results in a penalty being awarded during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 21, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

GOAL!!! Real Madrid 0-1 Barcelona (Christensen 6′)

I shouldn’t have been so harsh on Andreas Christensen, he has just headed Barcelona in front.

The defensive midfielder rises above Toni Kroos at the back post and the corner sails over Andriy Lunin to him to head into an empty net.

Barca could not have hoped for a better start.

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v FC Barcelona - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - April 21, 2024 FC Barcelona's Andreas Christensen scores their first goal REUTERS/Susana Vera
Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v FC Barcelona - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - April 21, 2024 FC Barcelona's Andreas Christensen celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Susana Vera

Real Madrid 0-0 Barcelona

Andreas Christensen seems to have taken confidence from his goal against PSG in the Champions League.

The former Chelsea man tries his luck from outside the area, but it goes miles over the bar.

In my head, as he collected the ball I was thinking ‘Don’t shoot’. That’s why…

Real Madrid 0-0 Barcelona

Nearly a catastrophic error from Andriy Lunin.

Under pressure from Robert Lewandowski, the Ukranian keeper passes it straight to Raphinha.

However, the Brazilian winger couldn’t keep the ball under control and Real Madrid manage to clear.

That would have been a horrific start for the hosts.

KICK-OFF: Real Madrid 0-0 Barcelona

A little award ceremony before we get underway, Vinicius Junior receives his Player of the Month award.

Barcelona then get us underway after a minute of silence.

I’m excited for this one!

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 21: The players of Real Madrid and FC Barcelona take to the field prior to kick-off ahead of the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 21, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Here come the teams!

Wow, just listen to the Bernabeu.

The Real Madrid fans are up for this, they belt out their anthem ‘Hala Madrid y nada mas’ with all that they can muster.

The atmosphere for these games is always incredible, spine-tingling in fact.

The teams look ready on the pitch, we are nearly there!

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 21: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona takes to the field prior to kick-off ahead of the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 21, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v FC Barcelona - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - April 21, 2024 Real Madrid fans react in the stands before the match REUTERS/Juan Medina

Hello…again!

Thank you for the kind words, Ryan!

I hope you are all ok with this, you’ll be stuck with me for the next two hours and more.

It’s set to be an exceptional evening of football, it doesn’t get much bigger than El Clasico.

It’s a treat to be covering it, we are just moments away now from what could be an epic night.

Time for switch

Yes, just like in football Mail Sport are making a substitution,

It’s time for me to head off and I am passing over to my colleague Harry Bamforth for the match coverage and reaction.

10 minutes until kick off

We are just 10 minutes away from kick off in Spain and you will be able to follow every key moment from the game with us right here.

We’ll also have expert analysis to bring you after the match as well so stick with us through what hopefully promises to be a firestarter of an El Clasico.

Warm ups being finished off

Both sides suffering from Champions League hangovers

Both Barcelona and Real Madrid endured tough midweek matches in the Champions League – but with totally different outcomes that could have an affect on today.

The visitors were eliminated from the competition in brutal fashion by Paris Saint-Germain, while Madrid eliminated holders Man City on penalties in Manchester.

Barcelona’s players didn’t have to play the extra 30 minutes and then some that Madrid did, but you expet the hosts will still be riding a wave after their quarter-final win.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 17: Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid celebrates during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg match between Manchester City and Real Madrid CF at Etihad Stadium on April 17, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
Barcelona's Spanish midfielder #08 Pedri, Barcelona's Spanish forward #07 Ferran Torres and Barcelona's Polish forward #09 Robert Lewandowski react at the end of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg football match between FC Barcelona and Paris SG at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on April 16, 2024. (Photo by Josep LAGO / AFP) (Photo by JOSEP LAGO/AFP via Getty Images)

What happened at the last El Clasico?

Real Madrid celebrated a 2-1 away win in the reverse fixture earlier in the season but come up against a Barcelona side that have vastly improved since the turn of the year.

Jude Bellingham scored twice on that day back in October and the Madrid star will be desperate to get on the scoresheet again today in what is going to be a seriously lively Santiago Bernabeu.

MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 10: Jude Bellingham, player of Real Madrid, in action during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Girona FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on February 10, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Antonio Villalba/Real Madrid via Getty Images)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Agencia LOF/Action Plus/Shutterstock (14307970bi) Jude Bellingham scores the goal for 1-2 from the penalty spot; Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Madrid, Spain, Spanish La Liga Football, Real Madrid versus Almeria. Real Madrid v Almeria, La Liga, Football, Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Madrid, Spain - 21 Jan 2024

What today means for the title race?

Essentially, a win for Real Madrid today will see them move virtually out of the reaches of Barcelona.

Carlo Ancelotti’s side are already eight points clear at the top of the table after seeing off Girona’s early-season run and will move 11 clear today if they beat Barcelona.

Xavi’s travelling Catalans need to win to keep the pressure on Madrid and anything but three points won’t do much for their title cause.

BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 16: Raphinha and head coach Xavi Hernandez of FC Barcelona greet each other during the UEFA Champions League Quarter-final second-leg match  between FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain FC at Estadio Olimpico de Montjuic on April 16, 2024, in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo By Irina R. Hipolito/Europa Press via Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 17:  Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid celebrates with team mates after the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg match between Manchester City and Real Madrid CF at Etihad Stadium on April 17, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Good evening and thanks for joining us for El Clasico

Hello and thanks for joining us on this fine Sunday evening for the second LaLiga El Classico of the season as Real Madrid welcome arch rivals Barcelona to the stunning Santiago Bernabeu!

Kick-off is at 8pm and we have plenty to get through before then!

Key Updates

  • NO GOAL! Real Madrid 1-1 Barcelona

  • VAR CHECK! Real Madrid 1-1 Barcelona

  • GOAL!!! Real Madrid 1-1 Barcelona (Vinicius Jr 18′)

  • GOAL!!! Real Madrid 0-1 Barcelona (Christensen 6′)

  • KICK-OFF: Real Madrid 0-0 Barcelona

  • BARCELONA TEAM NEWS

  • REAL MADRID TEAM NEWS

  • Good evening and thanks for joining us for El Clasico






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