El Clasico

[flywoman]

Real Madrid pulled every dirty trick in the book today to stop Barcelona from scoring in the first leg of the Clasico: effing Pepe dove twice and stomped on Messi's hand with his cleats, Carvalho tackled Messi brutally from behind when he was going for the goal, and Coentrao took hold of Messi's head and pushed it down hard and fast when they were both recovering from a collision. Barcelona's response? Okay, fine. If our forwards can't score... our defenders will! :D



Carles Puyol and Eric Abidal, the Men of the Match (as tweeted by Puyol)



My favorite awkward midfield cuties, Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta (as tweeted by Iniesta).

What coach could ask for a better birthday present than victory against Real Madrid? Feliz cumple, Pep! :D