Van Nistelrooy brace blows Primera Liga title race open

REAL MADRID beat Sevilla 3-2 in a topsy-turvy match at the Santiago Bernabeu to go second in La Liga.

Mon, 07 May, 2007 - 01:00

James Whelan

The win means Real leapfrog Sevilla, just two points behind leaders Barcelona who are on 65 points.

A spectacular Enzo Maresca strike put Sevilla in front but second-half goals from Ruud Van Nistelrooy (2) and Robinho gave Real the win. Chevanton grabbed a late consolation with a spectacular free-kick.

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