A suspension for Cristiano Ronaldo is the latest concern for coach Carlo Ancelotti whose Real Madrid side are looking far from the slick machine that strung together 22 straight victories before Christmas.
Ronaldo was the inspiration behind that Spanish record-winning streak but he had one of his poorest matches in a Real shirt in the 2-1 victory over Cordoba.
Ronaldo was unable to make an impact against Cordoba and his frustration saw him lash out against Jose Crespo which the referee missed and then minutes later he was sent off for kicking out at Edimar.
He was quick to apologise on Twitter after the game but he is now likely to be suspended for the next two matches against Real Sociedad and Sevilla but could also miss the derby with Atletico.
Real still lead the La Liga table by a point and have a game in hand. However, they have an in-form Barcelona breathing down their necks, who tore apart Elche 6-0 while Atletico Madrid are also looking strong, four points behind after a 3-1 win over Rayo Vallecano.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 26th, 2015.
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