Spain’s record champions Real Madrid are still on course for the title following a furious race to catch up. The Royals won 3-2 (0-2) in LaLiga on Sunday at pursuers Sevilla following a show of force in the second half.
Star striker Karim Benzema scored the winning goal in injury time (90+2).
In the 77th minute, referee Guillermo Cuadra Fernández refused to acknowledge Real’s supposed equalizer by Vinícius Junior (74th) following a video study – the Brazilian had probably taken the ball with his upper arm just below his shoulder.
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Nacho Fernández, who had just come on as a substitute, did better five minutes later to make it 2-2, as was the rule.
Benzema still shoots Real Madrid to victory
In stoppage time it was Benzema once more who pushed the ball over the line following Rodrygo had assisted. It was the Frenchman’s 25th goal of the season. After ten minutes of stoppage time, it was done for the royals.
“We never lost our heads,” said coach Carlo Ancelotti happily, adding: “This team never surprises me, they always perform well. I’m very proud.” With six games remaining, Real Madrid (75 points) are 15 points ahead of FC Barcelona, who have played two games less.
In Madrid, 2014 world champion Toni Kroos and former Bayern star David Alaba were on the pitch for the entire distance five days following the dramatic semi-finals in the Champions League once morest Chelsea.
Atlético Madrid also wins dramatically
City rivals Atlético drew level with Barça on points following beating Espanyol Barcelona 2-1 (0-0).
Yannick Carrasco converted a penalty following video evidence deep in added time (90 + 10).
The Belgian international had previously given the champions the lead (52′), Raul de Tomas equalized three minutes following the yellow-red card once morest Atlético’s Geoffrey Kondogbia (74′).
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