The Portugal star lashed out late on but the Wales winger won a penalty and
scored it himself to snatch all three points
Gareth Bale was the hero for Real Madrid as his penalty snatched a 2-1 win over
Cordoba on Saturday after Cristiano Ronaldo had been sent off.
Ronaldo was given a straight red card for kicking out at a Cordoba defender with
the score deadlocked at 1-1 eight minutes from time at the Estadio Nuevo Arcangel
on Saturday.
However, Bale spared his team-mate's blushes when he converted from the
penalty spot in the 89th minute after his own free kick had been handled - with
Cordoba's Federico Cartabia receiving a second booking for that offence.
Real therefore move four points clear of Barcelona ahead of the Catalans' trip to
Elche later on Saturday, but Carlo Ancelotti will be concerned by his side's
performance and the fact Ronaldo - who cut a frustrated figure throughout the
clash - could now face a three-game ban for violent conduct.
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