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Madrid bring up century to close on Barça

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Real Madrid CF closed within two points of FC Barcelona and brought up a century of Liga goals on a night that also saw wins for Sevilla FC and Club Atlético de Madrid.

James Rodríguez salutes the crowd after his stunning volley for Madrid
James Rodríguez salutes the crowd after his stunning volley for Madrid ©Getty Images

• Real Madrid CF close to within two points of leaders FC Barcelona with victory against UD Almería.
• Beautiful James Rodríguez volley – Madrid's 100th Liga goal of the season – puts hosts ahead.
• Mauro Dos Santos turns into his own net to double home lead in 49th minute.
• Álvaro Arbeloa makes it 3-0 as Madrid bring up century of goals for sixth successive Liga season.

• Club Atlético de Madrid seven points off neighbours following 1-0 win at Villarreal CF.
• Fernando Torres' calm 74th-minute finish enough for third-placed Atleti.
• Carlos Bacca scores twice as Sevilla FC go ten Liga games unbeaten with 3-1 win at SD Eibar.
• Elche FC record biggest win of season with 4-0 defeat of RC Deportivo La Coruña.
• Depor remain in relegation places after Liga winless run stretches to 12 games.
• Nolito scores game's only goal as seventh-placed Málaga CF are defeated at RC Celta de Vigo.

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