A second-half hat-trick from Cristiano Ronaldo helped Real Madrid to a magnificent 7-0 win over Malaga.
Benzema also on target in magnificent seven at Bernabeu
A second-half hat-trick from Cristiano Ronaldo helped Real Madrid to a magnificent 7-0 win over Malaga and closed the gap on Barcelona to seven points.
The former Manchester United star's treble means he has now scored an incredible 27 goals in La Liga this season.
Having watching Barcelona win at Valencia on Wednesday, Real kicked off under pressure.
But Jose Mourinho's side responded in style by maintaining their 100 per cent home record with their biggest win of the campaign.
Ronaldo had gone four games in all competitions without a goal, however, the Portuguese forward rediscovered his scoring touch on Thursday night.
First-half goals from Karim Benzema, Angel di Maria and Marcelo put Real into a commanding lead at the Bernabeu.
Ronaldo then took charge after half-time, while France international also added his second of the match.
