Cristiano Ronaldo Scores AS Real Madrid break Barcelona’s La Liga record with win over Getafe

Cristiano Ronaldo’s late goal eased Real Madrid to an important win over Getafe that helped them beat a long-standing record, previously held by arch rivals Barcelona. 

The Portuguese superstar’s 85th-minute strike saw Madrid claim their 13th successive away La Liga win, surpassing the mark of 12 set by Pep Guardiola’s Barca side from May 2010 to January 2011.

The goal was Ronaldo’s first of the league campaign, the Portuguese having drawn a blank in his three previous La Liga appearances.  ‘It was important that he scored his first [in the league], from there we will see, but I am happy for him and for Benzema,’ said manager Zinedine Zidane.