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Barcelona 2 Real Madrid 2: Messi proves himself once more as Bale steps up

Age-old rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid played out a sensational Clasico fixture on Sunday night, with the sides unable to be separated in a 2-2 draw.

The game boasted some of the world’s best players, with excellent goals, excitement and flare-ups in a scintillating night at Camp Nou.

Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi gave Barcelona the lead on two occasions, but Madrid, who scored through Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale, were equal to the new Spanish champions.

As Barcelona close in on an unbeaten La Liga season and Madrid wait for their Champions League final against Liverpool, here are three observations from the game.