UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid 5 Basel 1

A scintillating display provided the perfect tonic for Saturday's 2-1 loss to fierce rivals Atletico Madrid, with Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo and James Rodriguez on the scoresheet after Marek Suchy's own goal had set them on their way in the first half of the Group B clash.

Derlis Gonzalez reduced the arrears before half-time but Real - who achieved 'La Decima' last season - ultimately sent out a clear signal of intent to their European rivals, with Karim Benzema scoring the goal of the night 11 minutes from time.

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