Barcelona saw off Real Madrid to stretch their lead to four at the top of La Liga and here is our blunt analysis of each of the players.
Madrid looked well on top in the first period but a Jeremy Mathieu goal had the hosts ahead before Ronaldo’s equaliser.
As it was though, it was the deadly Luis Suarez who had the decisive say as Barca ran out 2-1 winners.
Barcelona
Claudio Bravo: Grand
Dani Alves: Occupied
Gerard Pique: Timing
Jeremy Mathieu: Unlikely
Jordi Alba: Probing
Andres Iniesta: Patchy
Javier Mascherano: Whingy
Ivan Rakitic: Tidy
Lionel Messi: Provider
Luis Suarez: Hunger
Neymar: Waster
Subs
Sergio Busquets: Luxury
Xavi: Luxury
Rafinha: Unnecessary
Real Madrid
Iker Casillas: Finished
Dani Carvajal: Quiet
Sergio Ramos: Nasty
Pepe: Erratic
Marcelo: Brazilian
Isco: Popular
Toni Kroos: Nutmegged
Luka Modric: Maestro
Gareth Bale: Peripheral
Karim Benzema: Delicious
Cristiano Ronaldo: Threatening
Subs
Rafael Varane: Pointless
Jese Rodriguez: Confused
Lucas Silva: Brief
