FC Barcelona still need a centre-back
Barca were bailed out by their star man, but their defending at times, particularly in the first half, was woeful.
Messi’s international teammate Javier Mascherano was the main culprit as he badly misjudged Angel di Maria’s cross for Karim Benzema’s second goal which put Madrid 2-1 in front.
Carles Puyol’s departure from the club at the end of the season should free up funds to bring in the high quality central defender Barca have needed for the past two years since Puyol has become a peripheral figure due to injuries.
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