Ronaldo scores five as Real thrash Espanyol

Five goals from Cristiano Ronaldo have guided Real Madrid to an emphatic 6-0 victory away at Espanyol in La Liga.

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The home side could have taken a shock lead in the early moments of the game after Felipe Caicedo burst clear on goal, but under pressure from Sergio Ramos, the Ecuadorian could only force a save out of Keylor Navas.

However, Real went in front after seven minutes through Ronaldo, who latched on to a pass from Luka Modric before applying the finish past the goalkeeper.

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Just past the quarter-hour mark, it was two when Real were awarded a penalty after Alvaro Gonzalez had hauled down Gareth Bale, and Ronaldo made no mistake from the spot.

The Portuguese star's hat-trick was complete . . .