Ernesto Valverde admitted he was wrong to predict a "decaffeinated" Clasico after Barcelona were held to a 2-2 draw by Real Madrid in a thrilling match at Camp Nou.
Having already wrapped up their third La Liga title in four seasons, Barca boss Valverde suggested in his pre-game comments the match would lack its usual edge but found himself eating his words afterwards.
The Catalan giants took an early lead through Luis Suarez, before Cristiano Ronaldo equalised within four minutes and the home side had Sergi Roberto sent-off just before half-time.
Lionel Messi put 10-man Barca back in front, although Gareth Bale's 13th league goal of the season restored parity 18 minutes from time.