Real Madrid 3 Las Palmas 1: Ronaldo on target in routine win

Real Madrid kept their grip on top spot in La Liga as Crstiano Ronaldo scored in Saturday's 3-1 win over Las Palmas.

The promoted side were put to the sword immediately as Rafa Benitez's side opened up a two-goal lead inside 14 minutes.

Las Palmas briefly got back into it when Hernan headed home a corner, yet Jese quickly restored Madrid's two-goal cushion with a sublime finish.

PSG were sluggish in their win over Rennes in Ligue 1 on Friday, but Madrid dominated right from the start and opened the scoring after just four minutes. 

Las Palmas' joy would not last long, however, as Jese restored Madrid’s two-goal lead in the 42nd minute. The 22-year-old received the ball from Toni Kroos, went past Aythami and hit a strike into the far corner to make it 3-1.

Perhaps with an eye on Tuesday's continental clash, Real took their foot off the gas after the interval, but Ronaldo remained hungry for goals, flashing a shot wide early in the period.