EL CLASICO
Classic fight-back from Real
Captain Sergio Ramos’s stoppage time equaliser proves Real has the right stuff when it counts
Barcelona — A never-say-die approach is part of Real Madrid’s DNA, said captain Sergio Ramos after his stoppage time equaliser maintained a six-point La Liga lead over Barcelona with a 1-1 draw in El Clasico. Ramos strode forward from defence to net another goal after Luis Suarez’s 53rd minute opener looked to end Madrid’s 32-game unbeaten run. "The team has again showed that we came here to win the game, it wasn’t to be but we got a point," said Ramos. "At the end of the day the DNA of Real Madrid obliges you to fight until the end, to always have hope." Ramos’s header was a blow to Barca, who have now dropped more points at home already this campaign than they did in the whole of last season. "It shows that we have done things well since the start of the season, but we can’t go crazy," added Ramos. "Six points is just two games. There is a long way to go and Barca and the other teams below will make things very difficult." Despite Ramos’s heroics, Madrid’s standout performer was L...
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