Not a classic for the ages, with a wiltering second half and just 18 shots overall, but nonetheless interesting to watch Real's long balls, switches and individual dribbling up against Barcelona's intense high-line, ball-to-ground, vertical system play. But it was when Real played high themselves and Barcelona went direct in behind with through balls into the space that the first half came to life. The visitors tried to be brave in possession but were often caught out with individual errors and punished in transition, whereas they couldn't pounce on the few chances they forged for themselves. It was ultimately a worldie free kick and some good lineup play for the second that sealed it. The Blaugrana closed out the second 45, with their opponents managing just two harmless shots after the break. Given the scoreline, it surprisingly always felt more likely that Barcelona would extend their lead rather than the other way around. Without Courtois it could've been more than just 2-0.