Real’s hopes dashed by Valladolid draw

Real Madrid’s La Liga title hopes were all but ended as they conceded five minutes from time to draw 1-1 away to Valladolid. Sergio Ramos’ free-kick had given Madrid the lead 10 minutes before half-time, but Humberto Osorio’s late header rounded off a horrible evening for the visitors as Cristiano Ronaldo also hobbled off with an injury on Wednesday.

The draw leaves Real four points behind leaders Atletico Madrid and a point adrift of Barcelona with two games to play. Real will be mathematically out of the title race should Atletico win at home to Malaga on Sunday and Atletico could be crowned champions for the first time in 18 years should Barcelona also drop points away to Elche. 

Real boss Carlo Ancelotti said he didn’t believe Ronaldo’s injury was too serious, but he also has injury worries over Pepe and Angel di Maria as they both ended the game with problems.

‘We will have to see in the next few days with all of them. I don’t think Cristiano’s problem is a big thing, but Pepe didn’t end the game in good shape and we will see with Di Maria, although that shouldn't be too serious either,’ said the Italian.