Real slump to Deportivo as Barca miss chance to go top

REAL MADRID failed to take advantage of slip-ups from La Liga’s frontrunners with a woeful display at the Riazor as they went down to Deportivo last night.

A first-half free-kick from Joan Capdevila and young striker Hidalgo Cristian’s first La Liga goal 10 minutes after the break ensured Real returned to the capital without a win in La Coruna since 1991-92.

Earlier, Barcelona missed the chance to move back on top after being held to a 1-1 draw at stubborn Getafe.