Barcelona, Madrid downplay importance of 'clasico' (AP)
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Barcelona and Real Madrid agree on one thing heading into Monday's "Clasico" -- the fate of the Spanish league title won't be decided by the result of the highly anticipated match at the Camp Nou. "Whoever wins will only be the champion of the league this week, while the one that loses won't be," Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola said Sunday.
Source: Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News
FC Barcelona (Hover)
Barcelona beat River Plate today with Messi playing against the Argentine team despite many Argentinians flying to Europe to see the game. Perhaps it was sweet revenge against River Plate for not retaining him.