The Brazilian slotted home a first-half penalty and, following second-half strikes from Eidur Gudjohnsen and Andres Iniesta, put the icing on the cake with a stunning effort in the final minute.
A goal from captain Raul allowed Real Madrid to snatch a 1-0 win against Valencia at the Mestalla yesterday.
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