Barcelona moves 12 points clear of Real Madrid with a dramatic El Clásico win in La Liga.

Barcelona has secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over their arch-rivals, Real Madrid, in the highly anticipated El Clásico match. The win has seen Barcelona extend their lead at the top of La Liga to an impressive 12 points over second-placed Real Madrid.

The game was filled with intense drama and tension, as both teams were desperate to come out on top in one of the most highly anticipated matches in world football. Barcelona started the game with a high tempo, with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez causing all sorts of problems for the Real Madrid defense.

Despite Barcelona's early dominance, Real Madrid gradually worked their way into the game and took the lead in the 28th minute. Karim Benzema was able to capitalize on a loose ball in the box, sending the visiting team into the lead.

However, Barcelona was able to respond quickly, with Ivan Rakitic scoring a stunning goal just five minutes later. The Croatian midfielder unleashed a powerful shot from outside the box, which flew into the top corner of the net, drawing Barcelona level.

The rest of the first half was tense, with both teams trading blows but unable to find a decisive breakthrough. The second half began much like the first, with both sides evenly matched in midfield.

As the half progressed, Barcelona began to assert their dominance, with Messi posing a constant threat to the Real Madrid defense. The Argentinian came close to scoring on multiple occasions but was unable to beat Real Madrid's goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois.

However, it was Suarez who made the difference, latching onto a through-ball from Jordi Alba and calmly slotting the ball past Courtois to give Barcelona the lead in the 68th minute.

Real Madrid threw everything they had at Barcelona in the final stages of the game, but Barcelona held on for a famous victory. The win moves Barcelona 12 points clear of Real Madrid in the La Liga table and puts them in a strong position to win their fourth league title in five years.

The victory was a display of passion, skill, and determination from the Barcelona team and will live long in the memory of their fans. For Real Madrid, it was a disappointing defeat that leaves them with a difficult task if they are to catch up to their fierce rivals at the top of the table.

For now, Barcelona is the undisputed king of Spanish football, and they will look to build on this famous victory as they aim to secure further silverware this season.