Real Madrid took the Clasico honours as they beat arch-rivals Barcelona in a captivating game at the Bernabeu.

A game between these two Spanish giants is usually one to savour and it was even more so this time considering the array of talent on show.
Real had Ronaldo, James Rodriguez and Benzema up front, while Barcelona had Messi, Neymar and Suarez.
Suarez starting added to the spectacle as he played for the first time since his ban for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini at the World Cup came to an end. see more pics....

 

The Uruguayan made an immediate impact when his crossfield pass found Neymar, and the Brazilian cut in from the left and curled in a low shot for the opener.
The goal only served to spark Real into action during a fast and furious opening. Barcelona keeper Claudio Bravo had not conceded a goal in his side's eight league games prior to the match and had to be at his best to keep his run going.
He got a left palm to a Benzema effort before the Real Madrid forward thumped a header from Ronaldo's cross against the woodwork and smashed the rebound wide.
The game ended in 3:1 win for Real Madrid 

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has scored in 11 successive matches - a personal record

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique (left) suffered a defeat in his first El Clasico as a manager

 

Match summary
Real Madrid 3 - 1 Barcelona
3'    0 - 1 Goal (Neymar)
9'    yellow card (Lionel Messi)
14'   yellow card (Neymar)
34'   yellow card (Gerard Pique)
35'  Goal Cristaino Ronaldo (pen.) 1 - 1
38'   yellow card ( Andres Iniesta)
50'   Goal Pepe      2 - 1
61'   Goal Karim Benzema   3 -1
74'   yellow card (Daniel Carvajal)
90'   yellow card ( Cristiano Ronaldo)

Lionel Messi is the highest scorer in Clasicos with 21 goals but he struggled in his latest outing