Barcelona held at Getafe, Madrid rampant
Saturday, December 13, 2014
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FC Barcelona lost ground on Real Madrid CF following a 0-0 draw at Getafe CF, Cristiano Ronaldo having scored twice in Los Merengues' 20th successive win – at UD Almería on Friday.
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• FC Barcelona lost ground on the league leaders after a 0-0 draw at Getafe CF.
• Stunning Claudio Bravo save denied Getafe in the first half; crossbar defied Lionel Messi following restart.
• Luis Suárez still seeking first league goal, Barcelona four points off top spot.
• Cristiano Ronaldo hit two as Liga leaders Real Madrid CF triumph 4-1 at UD Almería on Friday.
• Los Merengues have won Spanish record 20 in a row in all competitions.
• Ronaldo takes his tally to 25 goals in 14 league outings this term.
• Ten-man Valencia CF moved to within a point of fourth-placed Sevilla after a 3-0 win against Rayo Vallecano de Madrid.
• A brace from Sofiane Feghouli and an individual Pablo Piatti effort did the damage in the first half; André Gomes saw red in the second.
• Córdoba CF v UD Levante ends goalless; Samuel García strike enough for Málaga CF to beat RC Celta de Vigo.
Elsewhere
Premier League: Arsenal down Newcastle
Bundesliga: Bayern extend lead
Serie A: Lazio up to third
Ligue 1: Bordeaux drop points