Late Bale penalty rescues Real after Ronaldo sent off


Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo walks after receiving a red card during their Spanish first division soccer match against Cordoba at El Arcangel stadium in Cordoba January 24, 2015. REUTERS/Marcelo del Pozo

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off as leaders Real Madrid came from behind to beat Cordoba 2-1 in La Liga on Saturday thanks to a late Gareth Bale penalty.

The Portuguese kicked out at defender Edimar with seven minutes to go as Real struggled to create chances but they were gifted the win when a Bale free-kick was handled by Fede Cartabia in the area.

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