The first ever lunchtime El Clasico didn’t disappoint when it came to entertainment.
Dani Carvajal proved he was a better goalkeeper than Simon Mignolet.
Cristiano Ronaldo showed that even five-time Ballon d’Or winning legends are capable of an air-kick once in a while.
And Lionel Messi once again made the Bernabeu his holiday home…
Just another El Clasico for the GOATGetty - Contributor
But away from all the action on the pitch, the world’s biggest club game brought joy to three toddlers.
Just look at how Thomas Vermaelen’s children reacted to seeing their dad on television moments before kick-off…
Thomas Vermaelen's kids reacting to him playing in El Clásico is pure Christmas.
Moment captured by mum @PollyParsonsx 
pic.twitter.com/wS0SqldcEt
— Jake Entwistle (@JakeEntwistle) December 23, 2017
That’s just nice, wholesome Christmas content.
Samuel Umtiti’s injury has given Vermaelen a rare chance to impress for Barcelona’s first team.
The Belgian defender helped Ernesto Valverde’s side continue their impermeable defensive form as Barca kept their 18th clean sheet of their last 25 games.
A rarely spotted Vermaelen in the wildGetty - Contributor
Does everyone feel all warm and fuzzy inside? Good.
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