Madrid began the match attacking, and Gerard Pique
fouled a charging Ronaldo in the first minute to concede a free kick. Barcelona
then began to come into the game and its first chance came from a pass by
Andres Iniesta that Joredi Alba ran onto, beating the offside trap, but he shot
wide of the far post. Followed by Xavi Hernandez striking a free kick that hit
the crossbar in the 21st. The second
half also began with Madrid attacking, but Karim Benzema shot was too high. Madrid coach Jose Mourinho trying to revitalize
his midfield brought on Luka Modric for Jose Callejon and his attack with
Gonzalo Higuain substituting Benzema. Madrid's
were able to sustain pressure towards the end of the match as they were trying
for a game winning goal but there attack was stopped when Dani Alves stopped
Mesut Oezil's ball reaching Ronaldo in the 84th.
The second leg will be at the Camp Nou on Feb. 27.
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