Ronaldo hat-trick extends Madrid's Liga lead
Saturday, December 6, 2014
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Cristiano Ronaldo's hat-trick took his Liga tally to 200 goals and gave leaders Real Madrid CF a 3-0 win against RC Celta de Vigo, the capital club's 18th straight victory.
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• Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick earns Liga leaders Real Madrid CF 3-0 triumph over RC Celta de Vigo.
• Ronaldo has 200 Liga goals (and 23 hat-tricks) for Madrid, who are four points clear at summit.
• Carlo Ancelotti's side have won Spanish record 18 in a row in all competitions.
• Club Atlético de Madrid go second after third successive league success, at Elche CF.
• José María Giménez and Mario Mandžukić on target for Rojiblancos either side of interval.
• Nabil Ghilas scores only goal at Athletic Club to give Córdoba CF first Liga win in over 42 years.
• Algerian international Ghilas pounces on an error from Ander Iturraspe to strike after 23 minutes.
• RC Deportivo La Coruña remain in bottom three after 1-0 loss at home to Málaga CF.
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