Gerard Moreno slots home penalty goal vs. Real Madrid (0:51)Gerard Moreno slots home penalty goal vs. Real Madrid (0:51)
Real Madrid entered Saturday’s clash level on points with LaLiga leaders Barcelona. Eric Alonso/Getty Images
Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 defeat to Villarreal as they missed a chance to put pressure on leaders Barcelona in the LaLiga title race.
Yeremy Pino sent Villarreal into the lead in the opening minutes of the second-half, but Madrid striker Karim Benzema levelled the scores from the penalty spot on the hour mark.
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Gerard Moreno edged Villarreal back ahead almost immediately after when Madrid defender David Alaba‘s handball gave the hosts a penalty, which Moreno converted.
The result means Madrid remain in second, level on points with Barca who face Atletico Madrid on Sunday.
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