Ronaldo hat-trick keeps Barcelona waiting
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
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Cristiano Ronaldo took his tally to seven in two matches after scoring a hat-trick in a 4-0 defeat of Getafe CF which denied FC Barcelona the Liga title for 24 hours at least.
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Cristiano Ronaldo hit a hat-trick in a 4-0 win against Getafe CF as Real Madrid CF ensured FC Barcelona were not crowned Liga champions without kicking a ball.
The Portugal forward, who scored four times in a 6-2 triumph at Sevilla FC on Saturday, rounded off another convincing victory for the Merengues with an added-time penalty − his 36th league goal this season. Karim Benzema was also on target for José Mourinho's men.
Failure for Madrid to defeat their neighbours would have sewn up the title for Barcelona, who will nonetheless retain the championship with a point against Levante UD on Wednesday.
Elsewhere, RC Deportivo La Coruña came from behind to defeat Athletic Club 2-1 and ease their relegation concerns, while Málaga CF leapfrogged opponents Real Sporting de Gijón into tenth with a 2-0 home win. Real Racing Club dented Club Atlético de Madrid's UEFA Europa League hopes with a 2-1 victory at El Sardinero.
