Goal of the day: Lionel Messi (Barcelona) vs Real Madrid
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Things got worse for Barcelona when Adriano was sent off on 27 minutes for tripping up Ronaldo, who was running on to a long ball out of defense.
But Barça regained their composure despite being a man down and Messi dragged them back into contention with a fantastic free-kick on the stroke of half-time.
The Argentine took charge of a free-kick after Xavi was felled 30 yards from goal and curled a breathtaking effort around the defensive wall, past the outstretched arm of Iker Casillas and into the back of the net.
A much-improved Barcelona had chances to score again in the second half, but José Mourinho's men held on to take the first silverware of the season in Spain.