Ronaldo double helps crush Ajax

The prolific Portuguese took his tally to 17 in 12 matches in all competitions since the start of October, netting a low drive and a penalty after goals before the break from France striker Karim Benzema and Spain defender Alvaro Arbeloa.

However the win was partly overshadowed by two bizarre red cards for Madrid duo Xabi Alonso and Sergio Ramos in the dying stages of the game, with the Spanish pair both dismissed for time wasting.

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