Gonzalo Higuain's 13th goal of the season helped Real Madrid beat Racing Santander 1-0.
Ramos' men record seventh straight La Liga success
Gonzalo Higuain's 13th goal of the season helped Real Madrid beat Racing Santander 1-0 and earn a seventh straight La Liga victory.
Higuain raced onto Raul's glancing headed pass in the 49th minute, cut the ball back to evade a desperate lunge by Santander defender Cesar Navas and side-footed an angled shot past goalkeeper Tono Rodriguez.
The victory moved the defending champions to nine points behind Barcelona, who have 56 points.
However, Barca have the chance to restore their 12-point advantage when facing Sporting Gijon on Sunday.
If Pep Guardiola's side are successful they will notch their 10th successive Primera Liga success.
