El Clasico 2020: Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos responds to Gerard Pique's criticism

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos has hit back at Barcelona defender Gerard Pique after latter’s criticism. After Barcelona’s 2-0 defeat at Santiago Bernabeu, Gerard Pique had claimed that this was worst Real Madrid side he had ever faced in his football career.

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El Clasico 2020: Sergio Ramos responds to Gerard Pique's criticism

Sergio Ramos has w lashed out at Catalan defender for his excess criticism of Los Blancos. Ramos has responded saying that he would sign up to win every El Clasico playing as badly as Gerard Pique had suggested. Pique had claimed that Real Madrid were very sloppy in first half. He also acceded that Barcelona lost possession multiple times in second half which helped Zidane’s men.

El Clasico 2020: Sergio Ramos opens up on team's tactics

Sergio Ramos asserted that he respected every player’s opinion. He said that he would play with same approach if that would guarantee m victory against Barcelona. Ramos also acceded that ir efforts in first half were t decent, but y stepped up ir game in second half.

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El Clasico 2020: Vinicius Jr scores his first Clasico goal

In first half of game, two sides failed to capitalise on ir opportunities as Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois produced some exceptional saves continuing his great form between sticks for Zidane. Belgian international denied Lionel Messi and Arthur to avoid any advant to visitors.

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El Clasico 2020: Maria scores in injury time

In second half, Real Madrid came up with a different approach. Vinicius Jr opened scoring for Los Blancos in 71st minute. Germany midfielder Toni Kroos provided a sublime pass to 19-year-old Brazilian who was unmarked by any of Barcelona defenders. Vinicius struck a cross that got deflected by Gerard Pique, ending into net.

In injury time of game, Los Blancos striker Maria, who was introduced as a substitute, struck second goal of night for Zidane. victory takes Real Madrid to top spot on LaLiga points table with a one-point advant over Barcelona.

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