Real Madrid Beats Barcelona in Clasico

Sergio Ramos was the hero in Real Madrid's win over FC Barcelona in the lastest El Clasico match between the two La Liga rivals. Ramos scored in the 83rd minute, putting Real ahead after Lionel Messi scored an equalizer in the 18th minute. Karim Benzema also scored for Real Madrid.

This is the second defeat of Barcelona to Real in a space of five days.

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Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi is an Argentine footballer. He plays as forward for FC Barcelona in the Spanish La Liga. He also plays for the Argentine national team. He is considered one of the richest footballers in the world, signing a contract with Barcelona that lasts until 2016 and with a buyout clause of 250 million euros.

Born: June 24, 1987, in Rosario Argentina 
Height: 5'6 1/2"  
Weight: 67 kg



Notable Achievements

• nominated for FIFA Footballer of the Year and Ballon d'Or at age 21
• won FIFA Footballer of the Year  in 2009
• won Ballon d'Or in 2009, 2010, and 2011
• won UEFA Best Player in Europe Award in 2009, 2010 and 2011
• won 5 La Liga titles and 2 Champions League titles
• named La Liga Player of the Year in 2009 and 2010