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An unconvincing Real Madrid needed a controversial Cristiano Ronaldo penalty deep into stoppage time to snatch a 2-1 win at promoted Elche on Wednesday that kept it hard on the heels of La Liga leaders Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.
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.
There was more drama to come, however, as Real won a final corner and the referee pointed to the penalty spot after Pepe tangled with midfielder Carlos Sanchez in the area.
Television replays showed the pair grappling with each other before tumbling together to the floor and the Elche players’ fury with the decision appeared justified.
However, as the match ticked into its 96th minute, Ronaldo calmly struck the ball into the corner for his sixth goal in six matches this term.
“Anyone who watched the game can decide why Real won, it’s very clear,” Elche captain Jose Albacar told Spanish television broadcaster Canal Plus. “We are going away with the feeling that a match has been stolen from us that we could have drawn against a very good team.”
The victory put Real on 16 points, two behind Barcelona and Atletico, who are the only teams with a perfect six wins in six games this season.
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