Real Madrid extended their lead at the top of La Liga to 10 points after they won 2-0 at Racing Santander.

Real captain Raul goal after 13 minutes was enough to take all three points from El Sardinero back to the Spanish capital, giving them a commanding lead over second-placed Villarreal.

The goal was moment of rare fluidity in a workmanlike performance from the defending champions, with Wesley Sneijder and Fernando Gago combining in midfield to feed Robinho out wide on the left. The Brazilian winger then curled in a cross that Raul got the slightest of touches on to steer it underneath goalkeeper Tono.

Substitute Gonzalo Higuain put the gloss on the result in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time with a clinical low finish.

Racing, who could have moved above Atletico Madrid into fourth place with a win, had the majority of possession for the rest of the match, but failed to convert any of their numerous chances.

Midfielder Jorge Lopez delivered a steady stream of inviting set pieces and crosses, most notably for defender Cesar Navas, who had two good chances to head in from close range in the closing minutes of the first half.

After the break, Racing continued to dominate, but the resistance of the Real defence, especially from former Manchester United full-back Gabriel Heinze, was enough to repel the attacks, and goalkeeper Iker Casillas barely had a save to make.

The win confirms that real will finish the season in the top four, while Racing remain one point out of it.

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This liga is decided ..real madris will be the winner