Neymar leads Barça to victory, Madrid held
Saturday, May 9, 2015
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Liga leaders FC Barcelona moved four points clear with two games remaining after Real Madrid CF struck the woodwork three times and missed a penalty in a draw against Valencia CF.
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• FC Barcelona record fifth consecutive Liga success by beating Real Sociedad de Fútbol.
• Neymar nets second-half opener before Pedro Rodríguez seals win with stunning bicycle kick.
• Neymar on target in his last six outings in all competitions.
• Hosts secure club-record seventh consecutive clean sheet in all competitions.
• Barça move four points clear with two to play.
• Leaders can clinch title at the Vicente Calderón – 364 days after Club Atlético de Madrid won crown at Camp Nou.
• Second-placed Real Madrid CF drop vital points as Valencia CF earn 2-2 draw.
• Visitors, in fourth, race into 2-0 first-half lead via Paco Alcácer and Javier Fuego strikes.
• Toni Kroos replaced after 25 minutes following injury.
• Valencia goalkeeper Diego Alves produces brilliant display; saves Cristiano Ronaldo spot kick.
• Pepe reduces deficit with 56th-minute header; Isco scores 84th-minute equaliser.
Elsewhere
Bundesliga: Gladbach beat Leverkusen
Ligue 1: Caen stun Lyon
Premier League: United strike late
Serie A: Cagliari hold Juve
