What a fantastic game that was, it had everything – stunning goals, a sending off, contentious decisions, the woodwork called into action and thrills and spills in adverse conditions.

It all started with that moment of magic from Karim Benzema, then Toni Kroos’ deflected free-kick left Real in control at the break.

A tactical change at the break from Ronald Koeman saw Barca come on strong in the second half and halve the deficit through Mingueza. It was a game Barca dominated for large parts but Real Madrid’s clinical counter-attacking sees them prevail to move joint top of La Liga.

But their challenge fell agonizingly short, with Ilaix rattling the crossbar in the final minute of stoppage-time as Barca’s 19-game unbeaten run came to an end in the torrential Madrid rain.