Real go top of La Liga winning El Clasico 2-1

Real Madrid climbed to the t0op of La Liga on Saturday after Karim Benzema’s flicked finish helped them claim a thrilling 2-1 victory over Barcelona in a wild Clasico at Valdebebas.

Benzema’s superb piece of skill and a deflected Toni Kroos free-kick put Madrid in charge and while Oscar Mingueza pulled one back for Barca, they fell to defeat in what could be Lionel Messi’s final appearance in this picture.

Victory means Real Madrid go level on points with Atletico, with the top three now separated by a single point.