Hat-trick for Ronaldo in Real Madrid romp

Cristiano Ronaldo grabbed a hat-trick to overshadow Gareth Bale’s European bow for Real Madrid as they romped to an emphatic 6-1 win at Galatasaray in Group B last night.

Carlo Ancelotti’s side overcame the loss of skipper Iker Casillas through injury to take a 33rd minute lead courtesy of Isco. The visitors stepped up a gear after the break and doubled their lead when Benzema raced through and coolly fired home.

Ronaldo then got in on the act with a close range finish before the Portuguese ace added another when he swept home a rebound.