It was initially a Barcelona that could not play through the Real Madrid defense and was instead forced to try to find other alternatives.
But it became difficult.
Real Madrid were the sharpest in the offensive and Vinicius Junior had obviously woken up on the right side.
The striker's fierce playing style and ingenuity gave the home team trouble several times.
However, it took until the 32nd minute before the first goal came.
A prompt block by David Alaba saved the home team that time. 1-0.
Mittbacken's first in the white shirt.
The away team then came out in the second half with similar intensity as in the first.
In the 63rd minute, Real Madrid was close to a second goal of the match.
Karim Benzema found his way to the penalty area, where after a post he got a finish that forced Andre Ter-Stegen in the Barca goal to a heavy save.
The second goal, however, came in overtime.
Lucas Vazquez caught on to a counterattack and was able to knock in 2-0 after a return.
Another would have to score his first goal.
It became a comforting one.
Sergio Agüero was allowed to take it quickly by the referee, much to the dismay of the goalkeeper who wasn't prepared.
Real Madrid tops La Liga after the victory.