Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid rattled in four goals before half-time in a 5-1 La Liga rout of Real Sociedad at the Bernabeu yesterday.
The prolific Portugal forward took his season’s tally to 16 goals from 13 games in La Liga, adding to his top scorer status in the Champions League where he has eight from four matches.
Karim Benzema and Sami Khedira also scored as Real Madrid climbed to 31 points in third place, two behind city rivals Atletico Madrid, who visit promoted Villarreal this after-noon.
Unbeaten Primera Liga leaders Barcelona have 34 points and visit struggling Real Betis in today’s late game.