Real Madrid v Barcelona - As it happened

Real Madrid v Barcelona - As it happened

What an amazing 'El Clasico'. Real took the lead with Casemiro tapping in a couple of yards out, only for Messi to equalise a few minutes later. In the second half, Rakitic scored a wonderful goal before Ramos was sent off for a dangerous tackle on Messi. Madrid managed to level in the 85th minute and it looked like it was going to end a draw. In the 92nd minute Messi curled the ball into the net to give hope back to Enrique's team.

The end

Barcelona win!

Absolutely incredible. 92nd minute. Messi puts his team infront again, and this time there is no way back. Alba pulled back for Messi inside the box and the Argentine fired inside the near post.

GOAL!

2 minutes of stoppage time

Ter Stegen saves!

Asensio fires into the near post but yet another save from the keeper. Both goalkeepers have kept this game from going completely crazy.

Another chance Madrid!

The hosts break and James nearly gets another goal but for Ter Stegen's save. Terrible defending from Barca.

10-man Madrid equalise!

Unbelievable what we are seeing here. Marcelo gets to the byline and crosses, and James arrives from the back to side-foot into the roof of the goal.

GOAL!

Another chance Barcelona!

Messi runs towards goal and Navas saves to keep Madrid in the game.

James on for Benzema

Yellow card Kovacic

Things heating up and now it is the midfielder who goes in the book for a challenge on Messi.

Great save Navas!

Pique had all the time in the world inside the box to finish off Barcelona, but the keeper saved brilliantly.

Red card Madrid!

Sergio Ramos is sent off for a challenge on Messi. The centre-back lunged in on a sliding tackle on Messi. He was showing studs, but there did not seem to be any contact.

Chance Madrid!

Woeful defending from Barca, and Benzema brings the ball down for Ronaldo to strike straight at Ter Stegen.

Barcelona turn it around!

What a goal for Rakitic. We had not seen much from the Croatian, but the ball came to him outside the box, he turned to his left foot and let fly beyong Navas' reach.

GOAL!

Another save Ter Stegen!

Asensio down the right, and this time he decides to go for goal, but the German keeper pulls off yet another save at the near post.

Andre Gomes replaces Alcacer

Kovacic on for Casemiro

Casemiro comes off after that booking has compromised his performance.

Messi shot saved!

Messi at the edge of the box and he shoots but is denied by Navas.

Brilliant save Navas!

Iniesta found Suarez inside the box, and the Uruguayan volleys at goal but Navas blocked well.

Chance Madrid!

Asensio was through on goal, but he tried to square the ball for Ronaldo who fired over the bar. The match wide open now.

Keylor Navas saves!

Pique rose to head the ball at goal, and the Madrid keeper cleared the ball.

Chance Barca!

Navas saves as Alcacer toe-pokes when in on goal.

What a save from Ter Stegen!

The keeper is saving his team now. Marcelo crosses and Benzema heads down only to see his effort denied by Ter Stegen's foot. Brilliant save.

Ter Stegen saves!

Kroos curled the ball with his left foot and the keeper had to dive to palm for a corner kick.

First corner Madrid

Barcelona one the ball, but Madrid steal possession and break through Asensio. Carvajal crosses and Pique has to dive to send the ball behind.

Barcelona get us underway!

Anything could happen in this second half.

We're back!

The players jump back out at the Bernabeu. Everything ready for the second half!

Half time

A very entertaining first half, with chances for both sides. Casemiro, who could have seen a second booking, scored the opener for the hosts, and Messi equalised. It is all open for the second forty-five minutes in 'El Clasico'.

Barcelona free kick

Barca players surround the referee asking him to show Casemiro the second booking, but he is not having it.

2 added minutes

Chance Barcelona!

The away side seeing more of the ball now. Suarez crossed to the back post, and Jordi Alba surged forward to shoot off target.

Barcelona close!

Messi at the edge of the box, and his shot is deflected for a corner although a goal kick is given.

Asensio comes on for the injured Bale

Yellow card Umtiti

For a challenge on Ronaldo

Bale is down

The Welshman looks to be struggling with his injury. He might be forced off...

Ter Stegen saves!

Good left-footed long shot from Modric but the keeper saves well.

Barcelona equalise!

Messi at his finest. He picked up the ball at the edge of the box, dribbled past Carvajal and finished well into the bottom corner.

GOAL!

Free kick for Barca

Messi goes down. He is still playing with a cotton wool on his mouth.

Real Madrid score first!

Real Madrid lead at home. Marcelo crossed from the left for Ramos to volley on to the back post, and Casemiro bangs in the rebound.

GOAL!

Ronaldo over the bar!

Marcelo found Ronaldo at the edge of the box but the striker fired well off target.

Messi is back on

But he has a tissue in his hand and is pressing against his lip.

Chance Real Madrid!

A great long ball behind the defence sees Bale through, but the Welshman with a tame effort which is gathered by the keeper.

Messi is down

The Argentine is bleeding heavily after Marcelo accidentally elbows him in the face.

Ter Stegen saves!

Ronaldo cuts on to his right foot coming in from the left flank, and lets fly to force a great stop from the keeper.

Double chance!

The match opening up now. First, Benzema fires straight at Ter Stegen as he was through on goal, and then right up the other end Suarez slices his volley.

What a run from Messi!

Messi picked up the ball at the halfway line and left Casemiro and Modric behind, got close to the box and tried to play Rakitic in, but the Croatian couldn't reach the ball.

Barcelona on the front foot

Barcelona are passing around patiently now and getting close to Navas easily.

Yellow card Casemiro

A sliding tackle from behind on Messi earns the midfielder a booking.

Chance Barcelona!

The visitors recomposing. Suarez receives at the edge of the box and his shot is about a yard wide. Good chance for the Uruguayan striker.

Iniesta shot blocked!

Barca take possession and Messi comes into play for the first time. Iniesta's shot is blocked and cleared.

Chance Real Madrid!

Barcelona got hold of the ball, but Casemiro tackled Iniesta to begin the counterattack. Ronaldo cut on to his left foot and got the first shot on goal which Ter Stegen blocked.

Madrid Cross cleared!

It is all Real at the moment with Barcelona struggling to get on the ball after four minutes. Carvajal's cross was cleared by Rakitic.

First penalty claims!

First spell of possession for the hosts in their own half. Barcelona are playing a 4-4-2 formation with Suarez and Messi up front. Ronaldo went down in the box and the crowd joined the striker in appealing for a penalty.

Benzema gets the 'Clasico' underway!

Iniesta and Ramos shake hands!

Everything ready at the Santiago Bernabeu, with Real Madrid to kick off playing left to right.

And the players jump out!

There is a huge mosaic in the stands as the supporters receive the teams.

And they're ready in the tunnel!

The speaker calls out the players' names bringing out cheers from the crowd.

The players back in the dressing room!

The pitch is being watered and both sets of fans are ready to receive the players, who are receiving the final instructions from Zidane and Enrique.

15 minutes to go...

Messi is the highest goalscorer in the history of 'El Clasico' clashes (21 goals), but he has not scored in the last six matches against Real Madrid.

Half an hour to go!

'El Clasico' will begin shortly, with both teams currently warming up.

Real Madrid jump out!

The crowd get to their feet to receive their team who are warming up on the pitch.

Keylor Navas warming up!

Let's take a look at Real Madrid's arrival.

#HalaMadrid#ElClasico pic.twitter.com/HhvKEVzv8X

— Real Madrid C. F. (@realmadrid) 23 de abril de 2017

Barcelona are out on the pitch!

The away team have come out to do the pre-match warm up exercises.

Lucas Vazquez does not make the squad

The winger is left out again just as he was in Munich, and if Madrid need any defensive changes Danilo would be the only option.

Starting XI's confirmed

As mentioned earlier, Bale and Alcacer start.

Real Madrid: Keylor Navas; Carvajal, Nacho, Ramos, Marcelo; Casemiro, Kroos, Modric; Bale, Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Subs: Casilla, James, Kovacic, Asensio, Morata, Isco and Danilo.

Barcelona: Ter Stegen; Sergi Roberto, Piqué, Umtiti, Alba; Busquets, Rakitic, Iniesta; Messi, Suarez, Alcacer.

Subs: Cillessen, Denis, Arda, Mascherano, Digne, André Gomes and Aleñá.

Both teams face their toughest opponent

2 - R. Madrid are the side that have beaten Barca the most often (72), while Barca are the team has beaten Madrid the most (68). #ElClasico pic.twitter.com/dEMGTVwFjw

— OptaJose (@OptaJose) 23 de abril de 2017

Bale to play his 100th La Liga match

100 - Gareth Bale will be the 3rd British player to make 100 appearances in La Liga (David Beckham 116 y Gary Lineker 103). Start. pic.twitter.com/lBos8O7sTS

— OptaJose (@OptaJose) 23 de abril de 2017

First 'Clasico' for three players

Nacho, Alcacer and Umtiti would be set for their first 'Clasico'.

Barcelona on their way to the Bernabeu

The team on their way to the Bernabéu #ElClásico #ForçaBarça pic.twitter.com/cFVPsuD8O7

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) 23 de abril de 2017

These are the starting lineups

With Alcacer and Bale starting. Still awaiting official confirmation...

Real Madrid: Keylor; Carvajal, Nacho, Ramos, Marcelo; Casemiro, Kroos, Modric; Bale, Benzema, Cristiano.

Barcelona: Ter Stegen; Sergi Roberto, Piqué, Umtiti, Alba; Busquets, Rakitic, Iniesta; Messi, Suárez, Alcácer.

Real Madrid's dressing room ready

As the team arrive at the Santiago Bernabeu, everything is ready for them.

#ElClasico #HalaMadrid pic.twitter.com/aZGQ09gJQJ

— Real Madrid C. F. (@realmadrid) 23 de abril de 2017

90 minutes to go...

We can remember all the Opta stats from previous 'El Clasico' clashes.

Gareth Bale will start

Real Madrid will start with the 'BBC' up front after the Welshman was struggling with and injury. Finally, Zidane gives Bale the start.

We know Neymar's replacement

It has been confirmed by sources close to the Catalan club that Paco Alcacer will take the Brazilian's place.

Live updates of 'El Clasico' match between Real Madrid and Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Barcelona travel to Madrid to face their deadly rivals in a 'Clasico' match of unparalleled decisiveness. Barcelona will not want to gather back-to-back defeats after crashing out of the Champions League, and a victory at the Bernabeu could be very uplifting for Barca supporters.

Bale is fit for Real Madrid again, while Neymar will miss the crucial clash after Barcelona didn't receive an answer to their appeal. It is a warm evening in the Spanish capital, everything perfect for this Super Sunday clash.