Real Madrid 1-3 Barcelona: Martens double seals Clasico triumph
The Blaugrana are now 11 points clear at the top of the table
Lieke Martens scored twice as Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-1 on Sunday to make it 13 wins from 13 in the league this season.
Kosovare Asllani pulled a goal back for Madrid in the second half but Barça held on to move 11 points clear at the top after Real Sociedad were held by Huelva.
Martens opened the scoring in the eighth minute. Her first shot was saved by Misa Rodriguez as was her follow up but she headed home at the third attempt.
The Dutch forward then sent in a corner 10 minutes later that was headed home by defender Irene Paredes.
Barça were effectively out of sight in the 23rd minute when Martens scored her sescond, finishing sensationally after a good pass from Mariona Caldentey.
Madrid improved after the break and Asllani got them back in the game but Barça held strong to make it 18 wins from 18 in all competitions this season.
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