Ronaldo's Late Winner Sends Real Madrid to El Clasico Victory
Cristiano Ronaldo scored late as 10-man Real Madrid stunned Barcelona to win El Clasico on Saturday at the Camp Nou.
Cristiano Ronaldo's late winner gave Zinedine Zidane victory in his first clásico as manager to end Barcelona's unbeaten start to the La Liga season.
The Portuguese forward struck in the 85th minute to give Real Madrid a 2-1 victory and move them to within a point of their bitter rivals at the top of the table.
The match was a thrilling encounter from start to finish, with both teams creating chances to win the game.
Real Madrid took the lead in the 14th minute when Karim Benzema headed home Cristiano Ronaldo's cross at the near post.
Barcelona equalized in the 56th minute when Lionel Messi converted a penalty after Sergio Ramos fouled Luis Suarez in the area.
But Real Madrid were not to be denied and they snatched the winner in the 85th minute when Cristiano Ronaldo fired home from close range after good work from Gareth Bale.
The victory was a huge boost for Real Madrid and their manager Zinedine Zidane, who has now won his first three matches in charge of the club.
It was also a major setback for Barcelona, who had been unbeaten in their opening 10 matches of the season.
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