A brilliant solo goal from Dutch winger Arjen Robben helped Real Madrid close their gap on runaway leaders Barcelona to 12 points as the champions defeated Villarreal 1-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu last night.
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Real Madrid's Arjen Robben (left) celebrates after scoring against Villarreal at the Bernabeu last night. pic/AP |
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Real coach Juande Ramos handed debuts to French midfielder Lassana Diarra and Dutch international striker Klass-Jan Huntelaar but it was Robben that proved the difference.
The former Chelsea man jinked his way past several opponents leaving Spanish star Marcos Senna sprawling on the ground before unleashing an unstoppable 31st minute winner.
Good result
"We are getting some good results and that is the best way for us to move forward and gain confidence," explained Ramos.
"We were tired because there were a lot of players who hadn't played for a while and it was a tough second half."
It was Ramos' second league win in charge and Real climb to third.
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