Spanish rivals share draw
Posted Sunday, April 17, 2011 by BBC.com
Albiol was sent off after fouling David Villa
Barcelona remained eight points clear of Real Madrid in La Liga as the two rivals drew in the first of four games they will play in just over two weeks.
A Lionel Messi penalty gave Barca an early second-half lead after Raul Albiol hauled David Villa to the ground with a challenge that saw him sent off.
Real's equaliser was also provided by a penalty when Daniel Alves brought down fellow Brazilian Marcelo.
Cristiano Ronaldo, who had earlier hit the post, fired home the spot-kick.
The two clubs now meet in the Copa del Rey final on 20 April, which will be followed by their Champions League semi-final.
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