Real Madrid, Gareth Bale (center) celebrated the net with fellow teammate Toni Kroos after setting up a network in action against Espanyol in Santiago Bernabeu early this morning. - AFP photos
MADRID: Real Madrid returns to victory after a 3-0 win over Espanyol in La Liga rivals in San Bernabeu early this morning.Despite having to make 10 draws during the second half after Fabio Coentrao was red carded, Carlo Ancelotti moved four points in the top of the league.
Cristiano Ronaldo returned to the squad after losing 2-0 to Atletico Madrid in midweek.
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo (right) competes with Espanyol defense, Anaitz Arbilla (center) in La Liga resistance at Santiago Bernabeu, early this morning. - Photo EPA
His presence gives impact to the troops if he feeds the ball to James Rodriguez to open the network curtain in the 12th minute.
Gareth Bale doubled the free-kick network in the 28th minute before Nacho passed three for Real with a third goal in the 76th minute.
This victory just put pressure on Barcelona and Atletico Madrid who will be puffed up today (Sunday). - AFP