Real Madrid move closer to title after digging deep to beat Granada
Coach Zinedine Zidane celebrates wildly, praises his side for coping with opponent’s late onslaught
14 July 2020 - 15:46
Granada — Real Madrid endured their toughest test at Granada on Monday since La Liga restarted but showed real determination to grind out a 2-1 win and record their ninth consecutive victory as they moved within touching distance of reclaiming the title.
Early goals from Ferland Mendy and Karim Benzema were enough to restore a four-point lead over Barcelona, thus ensuring that Real will clinch their first league title since 2017 with a win over Villarreal on Thursday or at Leganes on the final day of the season...
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