Ronaldo king of Madrid with derby hat-trick

Cristiano Ronaldo grabbed a hat-trick in a sensational performance as Real Madrid beat city rivals Atletico 4-1 to go four points clear in La Liga last night.

Thu, 12 Apr, 2012 - 01:00
James Whelan, Madrid

Ronaldo put Real ahead with a sublime free-kick from distance which flew past home keeper Thibaut Courtois.

Colombian striker Radamel Falcao equalised on 55 minutes as he headed past Iker Casillas.

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