La Liga: Real Madrid title hopes over?
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Depor dent Real title hopes
Real Madrid's title hopes suffered a damaging blow after they were held to a goalless draw by Deportivo La Coruna, a result that leaves Jose Mourinho's men seven points adrift of leaders Barcelona.
Madrid dominated the match but a mixture of the woodwork, good goalkeeping by Depor custodian Daniel Aranzubia and poor finishing meant the capital club endured another miserable trip to the Riazor.
Madrid had gone 18 years without a win at Depor's home prior to last season's 3-1 victory, and tonight's slip-up means Barca are a step closer to winning their third successive Primera Division crown.
Lionel Messi, David Villa and Pedro Rodriguez were all on the scoresheet as Barcelona saw off Real Mallorca 3-0 to power on at the top of the Primera Division standings.
Messi gave Barca a first-half lead with his 26th league goal of the season before second-half strikes from Villa and Pedro helped Barca move clear of second-placed Real Madrid.
Barca were without key quartet Xavi, Carles Puyol, Victor Valdes and Dani Alves through a mixture of injury and suspension and they looked set for a testing night at the Iberostar Stadium as Michael Laudrup's Mallorca started brightly.
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long ago over liao......................once you fall 3 pts behind Barca..................it's game over..............
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Game Over!!
i waiting for real madrid to host barcelonato make jose unbeaten at home end
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Mourinho will pack a plane in front of Casillas goalie