Internet Desk: Cristiano Ronaldo scored four goals as Real Madrid crushed Cerlta Vigo 7-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday. Gareth Bale and Pepe score the other two goals while Iago Aspas was on target for the away side.
Ronaldo was under much criticism for his comment after the loss against Atletico Madrid. The three time world player of the year surpassed Telmo Zarra as the second highest scorer in the La Liga history.
Pepe opened the scoring with a powerful header from Isco corner. Ronaldo scored his first of the match with a powerful dipping strike from 25 yards. Ronaldo scored his second of the match from a free kick. Isco was fouled by Marcelo Diaz. The Portuguese winger fired it over the wall into the top corner.
Aspas reduced the deficit for Celta as he chipped over Keylor Navas. Ronaldo completed his hat-trick two minutes later with a simple finish. Isco was the provider this time. Ronaldo headed in from Jese’s corner to move past Telmo Zarra.
Jese scored Real Madrid sixth with a solo finish. Bale completed the rout with a excellent finish from outside the box.
Real Madrid are now on 60 points one point behind second placed Atletico Madrid and nine points behind league leaders Barcelona.