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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Real Madrid frustrated by 10-man Málaga in home stalemate

Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo shows his frustration after Real Madrid drew a blank against Málaga.
Photograph: Daniel Ochoa de Olza/AP

A toothless Real Madrid were held 0-0 at home by 10-man Málaga as Rafa Benítez’s side relinquished the lead of La Liga.

Real pushed forward from the start but a combination of fine goalkeeping from Carlos Kameni and near misses prevented them from breaking the deadlock.

Málaga’s most dangerous player Nordin Amrabat was sent off for elbowing Marcelo after 76 minutes, but Real could not find a way through, and it was a frustrating match for Cristiano Ronaldo and his fellow forwards.

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