They have won 23 and drawn five.
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Ramos, however, admitted it was a hard match for his side as Real failed to create chances before Modric scored a stunning goal in the 85th minute.
Meanwhile, the pressure continues to build on Valencia boss Gary Neville after his winless La Liga streak stretched to nine games with a 1-0 defeat at fellow strugglers Real Betis.
Bottom team Levante might have snatched at least a deserved point with better finishing against Barca, who were in a lackadaisical mood after their 7-0 demolition of Valencia in the King’s Cup on Wednesday. However, they had a stroke of good fortune when Navarro deflected Jordi Alba’s cross into his own net midway through the half. Their main weapon were fast counter attacks and in 11 minute they actually managed to score but Adalberto Penaranda was in offside.
Barcelona, with a game in hand, have 54 points to Atletico’s 51 after a 3-1 win over Eibar on Saturday.
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“His goal today makes him more visible, but for me what he brings to the game is a must”, Ramos told Movistar Plus.
But Modric then suffered from an ill stroke of fortune as he collided with referee Manzano to lose possession, and Rochina took full advantage by sliding a neat pass into the path of substitute El-Arabi, who finished well.
Modric proved the hero for the capital club, however, blasting the victor into the top corner from 25 yards with just five minutes remaining, and Zidane was delighted with what proved to be a telling contribution.
Elsewhere in La Liga, Sevilla held out with 10 men after having on-loan Tottenham defender Federico Fazio sent off to secure a 1-1 draw at top-six rivals Celta Vigo and extend their unbeaten run to 10 games.
The visitors finally found the breakthrough in the 30th minute.
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“The side did not deserve what the final score showed”.
