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This is an archive article published on March 21, 2006

Santander shock Valencia

Barcelona8217;s grip on top spot in the Primera Liga was strengthened on Sunday...

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Barcelona8217;s grip on top spot in the Primera Liga was strengthened on Sunday as Real Madrid were held to a goalless draw at home by Real Betis and Valencia lost 0-2 away to Racing Santander.

Real coach Juan Ramon Lopez Caro Left Ronaldo and David Beckham on the bench in the Bernabeu but it did little to improve his side who laboured to create chances against relegation-threatened Betis.

Barcelona, who beat Real Sociedad 2-0 away on Saturday, have 64 points with 10 games left to play, 11 ahead of second-placed Real.

Valencia are third with 52 points. Betis, who were humbled by Steaua Bucharest in the UEFA Cup during the week, looked the hungrier side in a tight first half littered with misplaced passes, lots of nerves, and few attempts at goal.

Visiting striker Robert almost gave Betis a second-minute lead as Iker Casillas erred coming out of his area, and Real8217;s best chance of the first half came from the foot of Cicinho who8217;s cross-cum-shot hit the far post in the 23rd minute.

 

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