La Liga: Ronaldo, Bale on target as Real down 10-man Getafe


FE Team | Published: March 04, 2018 13:41:36 | Updated: March 05, 2018 12:42:30


Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo (right), attempts a shot against Getafe’s goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez during encounter against Getafe at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday. - AP photo

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Real Madrid returned to winning ways in La Liga by beating 10-man Getafe.

Zinedine Zidane's side suffered a shock defeat by Espanyol earlier on Tuesday, but Gareth Bale stroked in the opener in Saturday's clash against Getafe.

Ronaldo's first, a low, drilled finish, was his 300th La Liga goal, before heading in his second on 78 minutes, according to a BBC report.

Loic Remy was dismissed for two bookable offences for Getafe, with Francisco Portillo netting a penalty.

The spot-kick was awarded for Nacho's foul in the box on Jorge Molina, although it looked like a clean challenge from the Real Madrid defender.

The result leaves champions Real in third place, closing the gap on Barcelona to 12 points.

The unbeaten leaders face second-placed Atletico Madrid in a crucial match on Sunday (kick-off 15:15 GMT).

Champions League holders Real travel to face Paris St-Germain in the last 16 on Tuesday, leading 3-1 from the first-leg.

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