Real Madrid recorded their first victory at Deportivo La Coruna
in almost two decades to keep the pressure on Primera Division pace-setters
Barcelona.
Madrid had not won at the Riazor since the 1991-92 season and had
been defeated in their last six visits to Depor, but that miserable
record was put to bed in style.
Esteban Granero headed Madrid in front early on and Karim Benzema
doubled the lead just before the break following an audacious back-heel
from Guti.
Depor pulled a goal back in the 87th minute through Riki's penalty,
but Madrid restored their two-goal advantage in injury time when
Benzema fired home his second of the match.
The victory means Madrid stay five points behind champions Barca,
who beat Sporting Gijon earlier in the evening.
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