Lionel Messi’s spent the first 10 minutes of the second half threading balls through the Real Madrid defense, cutting in from the right side and rolling passes into the box from the edge of the area. In the 55th minute, one of those passes finally brought a result, leading to David Villa’s first goal in El Clasico.
El Clasico, Barcelona Vs. Real Madrid: David Villa Gives Barcelona 3-0 Lead In 55th Minute
Messi had already created a second half chance for Xavi Hernández that the midfielder, forced wide by Iker Casillas, put into the side netting. This time Messi’s ball was weighted slightly lighter and, fed through the channel between Ricardo Carvalho and Marcelo, allowed Villa to pull-up from 16 yards out. By that time, Casillas was coming off his line, giving Villa the chance to pick-out the far post for Barcelona’s third goal.
As dominant as Barcelona was in the first half, they have been better in the second. Lionel Messi seems more determined, and having determined a way to consistently exploit Madrid’s high line, Barcelona is in complete control.
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