Real Madrid was able to hold off a feisty challenge from Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, and did so in large part to the clever goal from Cristiano Ronaldo, who converted a long-range back-heel to give Madrid a vital 1-0 road victory.
The victory helped keep Real Madrid ten points clear of Barcelona and keep Cristiano Ronaldo neck and neck with Lionel Messi for Spanish Primera Player of the Year honors.
Here is Ronaldo's golazo:
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