Los Che were eventually overcome by Jose Mourinho’s men following a controversial red card for David Albelda for a handball that appeared to have been non-existent. Cristiano Ronaldo then scored twice late on to win the game for Madrid.
Barcelona meanwhile, won 3-0 at Osasuna following a delayed trip to Pamplona as a result of air travel chaos. Lionel Messi scored twice for the Catalans who went in front through Pedro.
