The Bernabeu was a picture in the Madrid sun.

Much, as ever, was expected of Cristiano Ronaldo.

And Lionel Messi.

While out of form Gareth Bale started ahead of Isco.

Real opened the scoring, Casemiro tapping in to hand them the lead.

But Barcelona struck back quickly, Lionel Messi's magical effort making it 1-1.

At half-time the two sides were level at 1-1.

A tense second-half's deadlock was broken by Ivan Rakitic's screamer.

Sergio Ramos was then sent-off for Real, whose hopes looked to be shot.

But, four minutes from time, James Rodriguez struck to make it 2-2.

There was to be late drama, however, with Messi sealing victory in the 93rd minute.

It was his 500th goal for Barcelona and handed them a 3-2 win.