Madrid beating Getafe raises the hope of Madrid to winning the League, they are just one point away from Barcelona who is now topping the Table.
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After Getafe got on the board with a goal from outside the area by midfielder Pablo Sarabia, James and Portuguese super-striker Cristiano Ronaldo both connected on scores in the final minutes of the contest to put the icing on the victory.
Barcelona still lead the way due to a superior head-to-head record over Atletico, and they also have the upper hand over third-placed Real Madrid who are one point behind.
“I think we have a better chance of winning the league because we keep on getting closer”, Zidane told reporters.
Benzema then teed up Isco and Gareth Bale either side of half-time before late goals from James Rodriguez and Ronaldo sealed another comprehensive win.
In other afternoon games Las Palmas and Sporting Gijon drew 1-1 with goals by Bigas (3′) and Jony (48′); Eibar won 2-1 over Real Sociedad: goals by Zurutuza (7′), Enrich (32′) and Escalante (58′).
The changes took some sting out of Real’s play and Getafe were rewarded for their endeavor in the final quarter when former Real academy prospect Sarabia curled into the top corner.
“We tried”, said Esnaider, praising his players’ attitude.
“I don’t know when Barcelona or Atletico may foul up”. Let us know by dropping a comment below via our Facebook comment box. The most important thing is the work we’re doing and not to look beyond that.
“I played for Barca for eight years, this is my second as a coach and I have never seen the supporters get behind the team as they did tonight”. We must win our remaining games and fight for the trophies on offer.
“Today from the begin we demonstrated we needed to do well, the greater part of the players played an expert, phenomenal amusement, regarding our rivals”.
“Well everybody has heard how much I am in love with this player”, yelled announcer Ray Hudson on the beIN Sports English-language broadcast.
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A smart counter attack before the break saw Benzema show his creative side with a through ball that Isco glided past Vicente Guaita in the Getafe goal five minutes before the break. We will see what happens later.
