MADRID - AFP: Cristiano Rolando scored his 28th for Real Madrid in this season, five more goals than the world's best player Lionel Messi.
Ronaldo goal ensuring a 4-0 win over Racing Santander on Saturday (18/02) and made the difference in Real Madrid 13 points from Barcelona in the Spanish league standings.
Santander, who had to play 10 men, six minutes before halftime, was in a position to-18 of La Liga.
The victory was the 18th child of 19 games since Jose Mourinho last September with the acquisition of 61 points from 23 matches.
"The good thing is that we can be three points ... in this stage, to win without too much hard work is the most positive thing," he added.
Barcelona, who beat Real 3-1 in heavy enemy Bernabeu last December, to catch up the numbers to 10 points if they win at home against the club who came third in Valencia on Sunday (19/02).
Real brilliant game but it seems difficult overtaken Barcelona to retain the league title.
Guardiola has not decided the future
Meanwhile, Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola said he has not decided whether to extend the contract which will expire on this season.
"I do not know ... I have to decide because the club is the most important thing. But they do not give a deadline for me," Guardiola said ahead of the game against Valencia.
Since becoming manager in 2008 Barcelona, Guardiola managed to lift 13 trophies, including three La Liga titles and two Champions League.
Although lagging points of Real Madrid, Barcelona still can retain the Champions League and will face Athletic Bilbao in the King's Cup final in late May.
Barcelona announced, midfielder Xavi and Sergio Busquets has returned to training after injury and could be lowered against Valencia.
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