Cristiano Ronaldo struck twice on his return from suspension
as Real Madrid flourished late in the game to thrash bottom club
Xerez and put pressure on leaders Barcelona.
Barca, missing a host of defenders through injury and suspension,
face a tough trip to Atletico Madrid on Sunday evening. Atletico
always seem to raise their game against the Catalans and Madrid
will be hoping for a favour from their city neighbours.
But Manuel Pellegrini's side had to keep their side of the bargain
first in order to close to within two points of Pep Guardiola's
side.
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