"Now we must rack up some points, " France and Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane told reporters after the game.

WSJ: Headlong Charge for Soccer's

Midfielder Alonso had come on in the 19th minute after young French defender Raphael Varane went off injured, while Mourinho brought on striker Karim Benzema at halftime.

CNN: Barcelona handed title by Real draw

Both teams had opportunities, Real might have even been reduced to 10 men had the referee not afforded Raphael Varane a huge let-off for his foul on Patrice Evra as last man.

CNN: Real held in Champions League blockbuster

Both teams had opportunities, Real might have even been reduced to 10 men had the referee not afforded Raphael Varane a huge let off for his foul on Patrice Evra as last man.

CNN: Real held in Champions League blockbuster

It got worse for Barca as Real's young French centre half Raphael Varane rose unchecked from a corner to head home a third goal that truly knocked the stuffing out of the home side.

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