Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick to help Real Madrid beat Alaves 4-1 at Mendizorrotza Stadium on Saturday. Ronaldo struck from the spot in the first half and also had a penalty saved in the second, while substitute Alvaro Morata netted Real's other goal.
The win means Real have moved three points clear at the top of La Liga, with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid still to play on Saturday as they seek to gain ground.
Real manager Zinedine Zidane kept faith with Ronaldo and the rest of his star-studded front three, despite the trio struggling for goals recently.