Gareth Bale scored on his return from injury as Real Madrid beat Espanyol to move up to third in La Liga.
The Welshman scored three minutes after coming on as a second-half substitute to put Real Madrid 4-1 ahead.
Two goals from Karim Benzema and Sergio Ramos’ header had given Real a 3-1 half-time lead, with Leo Baptistao replying for Espanyol.
Raphael Varane was sent off before Roberto Rosales pulled another goal back, but Real held on for the win.
The win sees Santiago Solari’s side move back above Sevilla and narrow the gap on city rivals Atletico Madrid to five points.
