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Ivan Rakitic’s goal, assisted by Lionel Messi, proved the difference against Real Madrid, giving Barca their second-straight El Clásico win.
Gareth Bale’s agent has told ESPN FC that the Real Madrid fans who whistled the Wales international when he was substituted in Saturday’s home Clasico defeat to Barcelona are a “disgrace.”
Bale returned to the Madrid lineup at the Bernabeu but struggled to make an impact and was targeted when he made way for Marco Asensio soon after the hour.
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