2-2: Alves and the woodwork complicated La Liga title race

Real Madrid came close to the feat and were on the verge of turning around a 0-2 deficit at half-time with a brilliant second half where they scored two goals and could have scored a third. Everything turned against them in the 19' minute. Gayá crossed and Alcácer, just in front of goal, beat Casillas. Luck was not on the side of the Whites, who had previously hit the bar twice. Balw was the first with a fantastic free-kick in the 14' minute and four minutes later, Cristiano Ronaldo's header from a James corner hit the bar.

Madrid were not enjoying much luck, and that became even clearer when Kroos, who had injury discomfort, had to be substituted in the 25' minute. Illarra came on and a minute later Parejo took a free-kick and Javi Fuego headed the ball to get his side's second goal. The mission was becoming increasingly difficult, but if any side has shown that it is capable of overcoming adversity throughout its history, however hard it may be, it is Real Madrid. 

Penalty
Bale came close to reducing the deficit in the 32' minute. His powerful shot from 30 metres out forced the visitor's keeper to make a great save. The home side kept attacking. James combined with Chicharito who linked-up with Bale and the Mexican's first touch shot hit the post. The third time the woodwork had been hit in the first half. More bad luck was impossible, however Bale went down in the area in added time. Cristiano Ronaldo took the penalty and Alves guessed his intentions. All of the second half remained to turn around the result.