Real Madrid bounce back with rousing win over Barca
Real Madrid averted a crisis in the best possible way on Saturday by beating Barcelona 3-1 in the first empty Clasico and landing an early blow in La Liga's title race.
Zinedine Zidane says Real Madrid must quickly shift their focus onto Manchester City in the Champions League.. AFP/GABRIEL BOUYS
Barca had the chance to inflict a third consecutive defeat on their rivals and increase the pressure on Zinedine Zidane.
Instead, Madrid’s win earns them a six-point lead over the Catalans in the table, albeit having played one game more.
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