Madrid held to a draw by Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu

The opening of Spain's top competition held attractive. Two of the biggest clubs in the history of Spanish football, Real Madrid and Barcelona, facing in Spanish Super Cup 2011.

On the first leg match held in Madrid's stadium, Santiago Bernabeu. Azulgrana managed to draw against Real Madird 2-2, on Sunday ( August 14, 2011 ). A valuable capital owned by Josep Guardiola's squad to be brought into the second leg at the Nou Camp.

Shown without some of its core players, Barcelona a little trouble developing the game. Without Xavi Hernandez, Barcelona attack plot dead end. Thaigo Alcantara assigned as a Xavi substitute, actually looked nervous.

This opportunity can be utilized well by Los Blancos. From a slick attack on the right side, Karim Benzema sent a crossing to Mesut Oezil. Faced with Victor Valdes, Oezil easily struck the ball into the Barcelona goal in the 13th minute.

These advantages could be maintained if the quality of David Villa could not get out in the 36th minute. A fantastic kick from David Villa drove fast to Madrid goal and could not be reached by Iker Casillas.

Balancing goal from Villa make Barcelona attack more aggressive. In first half injury time, Azulgrana managed to silence the Santiago Bernabeu public with a goal by Lionel Messi.

Disadvantaged from Barcelona, making Madrid attack directly Barcelona defense at the start of the second half. The results are immediately visible when the game entered the 54th minute. A horizontal kick from Xabi Alonso outside the penalty box failed to stop Valdes.

Action from Xabi Alonso made ​​the Madrid players eager to find a third goal. Recorded, three golden opportunities created by Madrid players. But Valdes is able to block all Madrid attacks.

The final score of the match 2-2 for both clubs. The second leg will take place at Camp Nou stadium, Barcelona's home on Wednesday ( August 17, 2011 ).