article_snippet.sent: (I was about to write a post about how Barcelona were 5-0 up at this point) but James Rodriguez produces a bit of individual magic to opening the scoring.
article_snippet.sent: The ball bounces up to the Colombian who unleashes a stunning left-footed volley, dipping over the goalkeeper and into the top corner at some speed.
article_snippet.sent: That was very World Cup-esque, if you don't mind me saying.
article_snippet.sent: James is clipped from 30 yards out and Ronaldo is licking James lips.
article_snippet.sent: A swerving effort from left to right, the keeper is beaten but the ball doesn't quite dip in time and lands on the roof of the net.
article_snippet.sent: Thomas, on loan from Atletico, shows Thomas skills down the right before cutting the ball back for Corona, who fluffs Thomas lines.
article_snippet.sent: First, he runs at the Almeria defence but he left-footed strike is straight at the keeper who flicks it behind - and then from the resulting corner he rises highest
article_snippet.sent: Javier Hernandez gets space down the left flank and Javier Hernandez first time ball is just inches away from Ronaldo at the back post.
article_snippet.sent: Soon after James meets Arbeloa's drilled cross from the right, but the goalkeeper can watch that one wide.