MADRID: Real Madrid forced Barcelona to delay their title celebrations as two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo helped them to a 4-3 win over Valladolid at the Santiago Bernabeu yesterday.
The result cut Barcelona’s lead at the top to eight points, although they can restore their advantage to 11 points with victory over Real Betis today.
The visitors had taken a shock lead early on as Oscar Gonzalez slotted past Diego Lopez from a narrow angle.
However, Marc Valiente’s own goal and a Ronaldo header put Madrid 2-1 in front before Javi Guerra finished off a flowing Valladolid move to ensure they went into half-time on level terms. Kaka restored the hosts’ advantage just after the break and Ronaldo looked to have sealed the points when he again found the net with his head 21 minutes from time. AFP
