UPDATE 1-Soccer-Real keep pressure on Barca with dramatic win

Tue Apr 21, 2009 11:44pm BST
 
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* Higuain double helps Real recover to beat Getafe 3-2

* Pepe sent off for kicking Casquero on the ground

* Ten-man Bilbao come back to beat Numancia 2-1

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By Mark Elkington

MADRID, April 21 (Reuters) - Gonzalo Higuain's stunning injury-time strike secured a remarkable 3-2 comeback win for Real Madrid at home to Getafe in the Primera Liga on Tuesday.

The Argentine striker levelled the scores at 1-1 in the first half and Guti equalised again in the 86th, just after Juan Albin had given the visitors the lead for a second time.

Real goalkeeper Iker Casillas saved a late penalty, when Pepe was sent off, before Higuain lashed a shot high into the net for his 18th goal of the campaign at the end.

The champions narrowed the gap on leaders Barcelona to just three points, with Pep Guardiola's side not playing at home to third-placed Sevilla until Wednesday.  Continued...

 

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