Ronaldo Nets Hat-Trick as Real Madrid Thrash ValenciaRonaldo Nets Hat-Trick as Real Madrid Thrash Valencia Real Madrid extended their unbeaten run to 10 games in all competitions as they thrashed Valencia 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu. Cristiano Ronaldo was the star of the show, scoring a stunning hat-trick to take his tally for the season to 19 goals. Real Madrid started the match brightly and took the lead in the 11th minute through Ronaldo. The Portuguese forward collected a pass from Karim Benzema on the left wing and cut inside before firing a low shot into the bottom corner. Valencia equalized in the 21st minute through Santi Mina, who headed home from a corner. However, Real Madrid regained the lead just five minutes later, with Ronaldo scoring his second of the night. The forward latched onto a through ball from Luka Modric and finished clinically past Valencia goalkeeper Jaume Domenech. Real Madrid continued to dominate the match in the second half, and Ronaldo completed his hat-trick in the 51st minute. The forward collected a pass from Isco and fired a fierce shot into the top corner. Valencia were unable to mount a comeback, and Real Madrid cruised to victory. Toni Kroos added a fourth goal for the hosts in the 88th minute, with a powerful strike from outside the box. The win takes Real Madrid top of the La Liga table, two points ahead of Barcelona. Valencia remain in fourth place, four points behind the leaders. Ronaldo was the standout performer for Real Madrid. The forward was a constant threat to the Valencia defense, and his three goals were all of the highest quality. Real Madrid will now turn their attention to the UEFA Champions League, where they will face Paris Saint-Germain in the round of 16. Valencia will host Celta Vigo in their next La Liga match.
