Real Madrid's big advantage remains in the fight for the La Liga title.

In Thursday night's late match, at home against the season's surprise team Getafe, it stood for a long time 0-0 and Barcelona looked to get the help they are in desperate need of.

Ramos safe from the penalty spot

But with just under a quarter remaining of regular time, Mathias Olivera Real's Dani Carvajal fell into the penalty area. Forward, Sergio Ramos stepped out, waiting for the goalkeeper and surely set his ninth league goal for the season. Five of the goals have been punished.

After that, Real Madrid certainly controlled their lead for the rest of the match, without Getafe ever close to being threatened. With the victory, Real has a four-point lead down to Barcelona. Five rounds remain to be played.