Srinagar, July 3: Skipper Sergio Ramos was again the saviour for Real Madrid as the Madrid side extended its lead over archrivals Barcelona FC in the La Liga race.
Sergio Ramos scored a late penalty to give Real Madrid a 1-0 victory over Getafe on Thursday. The 1-0 win meaning y Madrid increased its lead over Barcelona to four points.
Ramos converted the 79th-minute spot kick after Getafe made its first mistake in an otherwise flawless defensive performance to stifle the more talented rivals.
Madrid has won all six matches since the restart of the league following a three-month stoppage for the coronavirus pandemic. Barcelona, meanwhile, settled for a third draw in four games on Tuesday when it was held 2-2 by Atlético Madrid.
Madrid and Barcelona both have five matches left. Madrid holds the tiebreaker in case of they finish level on points.
Getafe was left in sixth place, five points from Sevilla in fourth place and the last Champions League berth.