Cristiano Ronaldo Rescues Real Madrid With Late Penalty

[Folami David]

An unconvincing Real Madrid needed a Cristiano Ronaldo penalty deep into stoppage time to snatch a 2-1 win at promoted Elche on Wednesday that kept them hard on the heels of La Liga leaders Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.
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The Portugal forward smashed home a free kick to put Real ahead in the 51st minute against a plucky Elche side before substitute Richmond Boakye looked to have secured a point when he headed past Diego Lopez in the 91st minute.
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There was more drama to come, however, as Real won a corner and the referee pointed to the penalty spot after Pepe tangled with midfielder Carlos Sanchez in the area.
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As the match ticked into its 94th minute, Ronaldo calmly struck the ball into the corner for his sixth goal in six matches this term.

[Shola Sholaz]

He is just their rescuer in times of trouble so Real Madrid is very fortunate to have a player like him in their squad!