Neymar was Barcelona’s hero as his first goal against Real Madrid helped secure a 2-1 victory for Gerardo Martino’s side at Camp Nou.
The Brazil international and Alexis Sanchez both got themselves on the scoresheet to seal Barca’s first Clasico victory in five games in all competitions.
Andres Iniesta made the first-half goal for 21-year-old Neymar with a surging run from midfield, but it needed the forward to thread his shot through the legs of two defenders to break the deadlock.
It took Cristiano Ronaldo 57 minutes to register his first effort on goal, but he was denied as Victor Valdes pushed the ball away, while Karim Benzema rattled the crossbar with a thunderous strike.
Alexis completed the victory in the 78th minute with an exquisite chip late on before Jese Rodriguez grabbed a late consolation.
The win moves Barcelona four points clear of Atletico Madrid at the top of La Liga, and six ahead of their opponents.
Lionel Messi returned for Martino’s side for his first start in the league for four weeks following a thigh injury, with the hosts also boosted by the return of Javier Mascherano and Daniel Alves.
Madrid gave Gareth Bale his first Clasico start.
Barcelona controlling large parts of possession and Neymar creating two quick opportunities.
Having wasted his first, Neymar made no mistake with his second after excellent work from Iniesta.
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