Real Madrid restored their five-point lead over Barcelona at the top of La Liga by winning 3-2 at Recreativo Huelva while the Catalans lost 4-2 at Atletico Madrid.
Real, who had lost three of their last four league games, fell behind at Recreativo when Uruguayan defender Martin Caceres steered the ball in at the far post following a free kick. The visitors equalised against the run of play on 28 minutes when Raul headed over Stefano Sorrentino as the Recreativo keeper tried to punch the ball clear.
There was a flurry of red cards early in the second half, Recreativo having defenders Beto and Quique Alvarez dismissed either side of Real fullback Sergio Ramos's sending off. It was the appearance of Robinho 17 minutes from time that proved decisive. The Brazilian put Real in front with his first touch, firing home after he had snapped up a loose ball on the edge of the area. Robinho then made it 3-1 with a delightful chip before Recreativo pulled a goal back in added time as midfielder Carlos Martins curled in a free kick.
Eurosport
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