Real won in Elche and kept pace with Barcelona and Atlético, but the way the Madrid team celebrated in the small "Manuel Martinez Valero" stadium will be talked about for a long time.
Carlo Ancelotti's company won 2:1 thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo's goal in the 95th minute of the match, although the referee Cesar Muniz had previously ordered that three minutes of extra time be played.
The goal was not ordinary either - it was scored from a dubious penalty, after a corner, as Ruben Peres and Pepe wrestled in the penalty area. The Real defender ended up on the grass first, which was enough for the referee to point to the white spot, with a general revolt from the local players and fans.
Elće, last year's second division team, had previously equalized in stoppage time, in the 92nd minute, when Ghana striker Bokaja put the ball into the net from the box after a cross from the left.
It was a well-deserved tie, because the home team was better, especially in the first half, while Ancelotti's team didn't even have a real chance, and they took the lead with Ronaldo's goal from a free kick.
The home team, however, overdid the celebration after the tie, which was useful to referee Muniz to extend the game for another three minutes, as well as to allow a corner for Real when it was supposed to be the end.
"Victory and polemics", wrote "Marka".
Results
Granada - Valencia 0:1
Jonas 90+3.
Sevilla - Rayo Vallecano 4:1
Rakitić 17 (penalty), 53, Baka 80, 88.
Elce - Real Madrid 1:2
Boakje 90+2. - Ronaldo 51, 90.+5 (penalty).
Today
Athletic Bilbao - Betis
Getafe - Celta
Villarreal - Espanyol
Tuesday
Barcelona - Real Sociedad 4:1 (3:0)
Levante - Valladolid 1:1 (1:1)
Malaga - Almeria 2:0 (0:0)
Atletico Madrid - Osasuna 2:1 (2:1)
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