Real Madrid crash struggling Granada with 9 goals to 1.
James Rodriguez returned in action to assist two goals.
Real Madrid produced a fantastic display, both mentally and physically by hammering Granada at home to silence their recent critics.
After failing to hold a four point lead at the lead, Madrid trembled to two losses and a draw last month. The aforesaid meant that Barcelona's success in all those games put them four point ahead against the Clasico rivals.
Real Madrid had a quick start with Bale scoring a fantastic opener. The Welshman dribbled Oier and went off for another before tapping into the net.
The next goal wasn't too late. Cristiano Ronaldo started his scoring with an excellent finish that was assisted by James just 5 minutes after Gareth Bale's opener.
Real Madrid led the game thrice after Cristiano Ronaldo scored another goal. Ronaldo tucked in a pass for Marcelo who crossed the ball to Oier who clears it only for the Portugese to net a low volley.
Ronaldo net his hattrick after just two more minutes. The Portugese dribbled down before hammering a powerful shot just outside the penalty box.
The second half produced more goals with Benzema starting the sheet with a low volley. James corner reached the French who controlled the ball before scoring his first.
The scoreline was further increased after Ronaldo scored his fourth. Bale chipped one for Ronaldo who scored a low header into the free post.
The seventh goal was from Benzema who faked the Granada defender before firing from the side of the net.
The fairytale was never end for Granada. Ibanez hit one back but Mainz scored an own goal to make it 8-1.
The last laugh in the game was for Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portugese scored a fantastic header from Modric's free kick to end the misery Granada suffered
Though victory didn't turned the table, it ensured a belief that Real Madrid are always title contendors.
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