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Brighton 2 Derby 1: Brighton remain undefeated in 2013

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Brighton 2 Derby 1: Barnes and Orlandi see Seagulls continue fine run

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17:51 GMT, 12 January 2013

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17:52 GMT, 12 January 2013

Brighton maintained their 100 per cent start to 2013 with a 2-1 npower Championship victory over Derby.

Inigo Calderon made an impressive return from injury with a hand in both of Albion's goals, which were scored by Ashley Barnes in the second minute and Andrea Orlandi after 25.

The Spaniard might have got on the scoresheet himself at the start of the second half but his glancing header went wide.

Derby manager Nigel Clough, who this week celebrated four years in the job, saw his side create very little as the Rams slipped to an eighth away league loss of the season.

Jeff Hendrick did pull a goal back midway through the second half but the Rams never really looked like rescuing anything from the game.

Undefeated so far: Brighton have to lose in 2013

Undefeated so far: Brighton have to lose in 2013

MATCH FACTS

Brighton: Kuszczak, Calderon, Greer, El-Abd, Bridge, Orlandi (Dicker 76), Hammond, Bridcutt, Buckley (LuaLua 76), David Lopez (Crofts 88), Barnes.

Subs: Ankergren, Dunk, Hoskins, Vicente.

Booked: Orlandi, Bridge

Goals: Barnes 2, Orlandi 25

Derby: Legzdins, Brayford, Keogh, Roberts, Coutts, Davies, Hendrick, O'Brien (Robinson 87), Hughes (Ward 45), Sammon, Freeman (Jacobs 62).

Subs: Fielding, Tyson, O'Connor, Bennett.

Booked: Freeman, Davies, O'Brien, Jacobs.

Goals: Hendrick 70

Referee: Iain Williamson

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Brighton boss Gus Poyet made three changes to the side that started the FA Cup win over Newcastle last weekend.

Tomasz Kuszczak replaced Casper
Ankergren in goal while Calderon returned at right-back following a knee
problem, so David Lopez moved back into midfield with Gary Dicker
dropping to the bench.

Leading scorer Craig Mackail-Smith missed out due to a hamstring injury but Will Buckley was fit to return to the side.

Vicente was in the Albion squad for the first time since the opening week of the season following a persistent thigh problem.

Kieron Freeman started for Derby in the only change made by Clough.

Freeman made only his second start – and
a first in his preferred position of right-back – as John Brayford was
moved into a five-man midfield. The switch saw Michael Jacobs miss out.

Jacobs was joined on the bench by forward Jamie Ward, who has struggled with a hamstring problem for the past three months.

Less than 80 seconds were on the clock when Brighton took the lead with a beautifully crafted goal.

Calderon spotted Lopez breaking into the
right-hand side of the penalty area and Lopez picked out a low pass
which set up Barnes to tap in from very close range.

Soon afterwards, the hosts extended their lead with a goal made in Spain.

Lopez teed up Calderon who whipped in a
cross from the right and Orlandi got in front of his marker to thump a
header into the roof of the net, leaving Rams goalkeeper Adam Legzdins
with no chance.

The roles were almost reversed three
minutes after the break when Orlandi's cross was headed wide by
Calderon, who failed to make proper contact with the ball.

Ward, introduced in first-half injury
time after Derby's highly-rated teenager Will Hughes hobbled off, sent a
20-yard shot narrowly over the crossbar in the 52nd minute.

Brighton almost went 3-0 ahead after 63 minutes, hitting the visitors on the counter-attack.

Lopez, on the right, released Buckley with a perfectly-timed diagonal pass but his shot was blocked by Legzdins.

The Albion striker was denied by
Legzdins again soon afterwards, this time from point-blank range, before
the rebound was scrambled off the line by a defender.

What had looked like a stroll in the
rain suddenly turned into a nervous finale for Poyet's side when
Hendrick got a touch to Ward's driven free-kick to divert the ball past
Kuszczak.

Derby piled players forward in search of an equaliser without really threatening Kuszczak's goal.

Brighton saw out the game and potential
new Albion signing Leonardo Ulloa, watching from the directors' box,
would have been impressed by just about every aspect of the afternoon –
except perhaps the weather.

Brighton 0 Nottingham Forest 0 – match report:

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Brighton 0 Nottm Forest 0: Hoskins and Calderon spurn chance to steal win in bore draw

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17:40 GMT, 15 December 2012

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17:40 GMT, 15 December 2012

Brighton and Nottingham Forest missed the chance to move into the npower Championship play-off positions as they played out a goalless draw at the Amex Stadium.

The Seagulls had plenty of opportunities to break the deadlock, with Inigo Calderon – replacing the injured Bruno – almost marking his return to the side with an early goal, only to see his shot come back off the post.

Will Hoskins wasted a trio of chances and Brighton were almost made to rue their failure in front of goal when Billy Sharp, who brushed the crossbar, and Dexter Blackstock went close either side of half-time.

Goalless: Neither side could take their chances at the Amex

Goalless: Neither side could take their chances at the Amex

MATCH FACTS

Brighton: Kuszczak, Calderon, Bridge, Greer, El-Abd, Crofts, David Lopez (Barnes 77), Bridcutt (Hammond 84), Hoskins (LuaLua 69), Mackail-Smith, Buckley.

Subs Not Used: Brezovan, Dunk, Dobbie, Harley.

Booked: LuaLua.

Nottm Forest: Camp, Harding (Halford 46), Collins, Moussi, Hutton, Guedioura (Lansbury 59), Cohen, Reid (Gillett 90), Ayala, Blackstock, Sharp.

Subs Not Used: Darlow, McGugan, Majewski, Ward.

Booked: Reid, Halford.

Attendance: 26,684

Referee: Graham Salisbury (Lancashire).

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Kazenga LuaLua, a 69th-minute change
for Hoskins, and Will Buckley almost netted winners late on in a second
half starved of chances, but goalkeeper Lee Camp was on top form to deny
the duo.

The stalemate leaves Gus Poyet's side without a win in three games now and one spot above ninth-placed Forest in the table.

Brighton boss Poyet made three
changes to the side that drew 2-2 with Charlton last week as Calderon,
David Lopez and Andrew Crofts started in place of Bruno, Stephen Dobbie
and Dean Hammond.

Despite beating Burnley 2-0 in their
last outing, Forest manager Sean O'Driscoll made four alterations to his
team with Guy Moussi, Chris Cohen, Adlene Guedioura and Daniel Ayala
playing.

The hosts almost opened their account
in the eighth minute but Calderon saw his left-footed shot from Craig
Mackail-Smith's cutback hit the post.

Brighton went close again shortly
afterwards when Hoskins shot wide from six yards before former England
full-back Wayne Bridge, given space down the left, drilled into the side
netting.

Poyet's outfit continued to dominate
and Hoskins wasted another two opportunities to net the opener,
volleying and heading over from crosses.
Forest midfielder Andy Reid failed to keep an effort down, while
Mackail-Smith went up the other end and fired across goal from a tight
angle after Hoskins set him free.

Camp had to be alert to tip over
Calderon's effort in the 39th minute, but the Seagulls almost went
behind on the stroke of half-time when Sharp clipped the bar from
Cohen's cross.

The visitors started the second half
like they finished the first and were close to netting the opening goal
as Blackstock poked substitute Greg Halford's cross wide.

Camp was on hand to save Calderon's
third effort, while Henri Lansbury – a 59th-minute replacement for
Guedioura – tested Tomasz Kuszczak from 12 yards.

LuaLua almost found the all-important
first goal nine minutes from time when he collected the ball on the
left and cut inside before unleashing a shot which the diving Camp
pushed to safety.

Camp was then on hand to deny Buckley, who had burst through after latching on to a Halford mistake.

Jose Mourinho will "quit Real Madrid in summer"

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14:49 GMT, 21 November 2012

Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon believes Jose Mourinho will leave the Spanish champions at the end of the season.

Calderon said Mourinho was becoming increasingly disillusioned with life in the Spanish capital, while some high-ranking officials were fed-up with the outspoken Portuguese.

Real strife: Jose Mourinho is 'fed up' in Madrid

Real strife: Jose Mourinho is 'fed up' in Madrid

Calderon, who was president elect at Madrid between 2006 and 2009 before Mourinho was brought in as manager at the club, said: 'Is Mourinho going to stay at Real at end of season He has already decided to leave in my opinion.

'I'm not certain but in my opinion
he's fed up with what's happening and some people are fed up with his
attitude and behaviour. I believe he's already made his decision to
leave.'

Calderon also criticised Mourinho for his behaviour at the club and said it does not fit with Real Madrid's history.

Happy days: Mourinho celebrates Chelsea winning the Premier League title in 2005

Happy days: Mourinho celebrates Chelsea winning the Premier League in 2005

He added, in an interview with BBC
Radio 5 Live: 'I think his behaviour hasn't at times been approbate to
Real Madrid's history.

'The problem with Mourinho, and he is an amazing
coach, is sometimes he has done things that aren't approbate with Real
history – complaining many times about referees and Uefa, pushing the
players against their rivals to give them enemies. That's not Real
Madrid.'

The news will interest Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, who sacked Roberto Di
Matteo, six months after he won the Champions League.

Mourinho won six trophies –
including two Premier League cups, an FA Cup, two League Cups and a
Community Shield – but was sacked by Abramovich after failing to win the
most coveted competition in Europe.

West Ham want Thibaut Courtois and Andrej Kramaric

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West Ham want to bring in Chelsea and Belgium goalkeeper Courtois on loan

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08:13 GMT, 2 November 2012

West Ham have expressed an interest in Chelsea's Belgian No 1 Thibaut Courtois – who is currently on loan at Atletico Madrid.

The 20-year-old goalkeeper cost the Blues 7million from Genk in 2010 but he is in his second season at Atletico as he bides his time behind Petr Cech.

Courtois won the Europa League in his first season at the Vicente Calderon but The Sun are reporting that West Ham want to bring him back to England.

No 1: Courtois is a regular for Atletico and Belgium

No 1: Courtois is a regular for Atletico and Belgium

No 1: Courtois is a regular for Atletico and Belgium

Striking it rich: Kramaric will cost 1.2m

Striking it rich: Kramaric will cost 1.2m

Chelsea do not want to sell Courtois but they are thought to want to loan him out to a Premier League club next season as Cech is still only 30.

Meanwhile, the Hammers are also looking to add to their attacking options in January with a move for Croatia Under 21 striker Andrej Kramaric.

The 21-year-old is currently on loan at Lokomotiva from Dinamo Zagreb in his homeland and he has caught the eye with 14 league goals in a breakthrough season.

Italian Serie A side Chievo are known to be tracking Kramaric but talkSPORT are reporting that West Ham are ready to rival them with a 1.2million bid.

Kramaric has scored three goals in six Under 21 internationals and would add to a striking department at Upton Park already including Andy Carroll, Carlton Cole and Modibo Maiga.

NBA: James Harden inspires Houston Rockets to beat Detroit Pistons

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50m Rocket man Harden starts NBA season with a bang as Houston beat Detroit

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10:26 GMT, 1 November 2012

Houston Rockets opened their NBA season with a stirring 105-96 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday thanks to James Harden's 37 points and 12 assists.

Houston acquired Harden on Saturday in a trade with Oklahoma City and agreed a five-year, 50million contract extension with him.

Detroit led 83-72 early in the fourth before Carlos Delfino's four three-pointers and Harden shifted the momentum to Houston.

A pretty penny: Houston Rockets signed James Harden (right) on an eye-watering 50m contract

A pretty penny: Houston Rockets signed James Harden (right) on an eye-watering 50m contract

Star man: Harden (left) goes to the basket past Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Knight

Rocket man: Harden (13) drives past Detroit Pistons centre Greg Monroe

Star man: Harden drives to the basket on his way to a big haul of 37 points against Detroit Pistons

Brandon Knight led Detroit's scoring with 15 points.

At Toronto, George Hill scored the winning basket with two seconds left to complete the Indiana Pacers' rally for a season-opening 90-88 win over the Raptors.

David West scored 14 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter, and Paul George had 14 points and 15 rebounds for the Pacers, who trailed 84-74 with just under six minutes left. Roy Hibbert added 14 points for Indiana.

Kyle Lowry shone for Toronto with 21 points, and Jonas Valanciunas had 12 points and 10 rebounds in his NBA debut. Andrea Bargnani had 16 points, and Jose Calderon added 15 for the Raptors.

Decisive: Indiana Pacers' George Hill (right) scored the winning basket against the Toronto Raptors

Decisive: Indiana Pacers' George Hill (right) scored the winning basket against the Toronto Raptors

Three-pointer: San Antonio's Tony Parker

Three-pointer: San Antonio's Tony Parker

San Antonio's Tim Duncan scored 24 points and Tony Parker hit a huge three-pointer as the Spurs opened the season with a 99-95 victory over the New Orleans Hornets in the debut for top draft pick Anthony Davis. Davis scored 21 points and grabbed seven rebounds.

In other games, Joakim Noah scored 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the Chicago Bulls' 93-87 win over Sacramento Kings. Richard Hamilton added 19 points, while Carlos Boozer chipped in with 18 points and eight rebounds.

Spencer Hawes had 16 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to an 84-75 win over the Denver Nuggets, while Mo Williams and Marvin Williams each scored 21 points to lead the Utah Jazz to a 113-94 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

Golden State's Carl Landry scored 12 of his 17 points in the in the fourth quarter as the Warriors overcame an awful post-contract night by Stephen Curry to edge past the Phoenix Suns 87-85 in the teams' season opener.

Curry, who earlier in the day agreed to a four-year, 27million extension with the Warriors, missed his first 10 shots from the field and wound up two of 14 with five points.

Cazorla: Leaving La Liga and joining Arsenal has helped me get noticed in Spain

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Cazorla: Leaving La Liga and joining Arsenal has helped me get noticed in Spain

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14:02 GMT, 10 October 2012

Santi Cazorla believes he has taken a
step forward in his career by leaving La Liga to join Premier League
club Arsenal and that he is perhaps more valued as a player there than
in Spain.

The 27-year-old midfielder has been a sensation since arriving at the Emirates from Malaga in August.

Upbeat: Santi Cazorla (left) on Spain duty

Upbeat: Santi Cazorla (left) on Spain duty

'It could be that in the few months I have been there people have been talking a lot more about me,' Cazorla said.

'I feel important at Arsenal and I want to keep developing,' he added.

'The way Arsenal play and the responsibility they have given me is something I have always sought out.

'I think it's a step forward in my career and I hope to improve a great deal in the future.'

Cazorla has found his opportunities limited to substitute appearances with Spain as he competes with the likes of Andres Iniesta, David Silva and Cesc Fabregas.

'I am happy with my role and it's a privilege to be here,' he said.

One of the bots: Cazorla (top, C) with his team-mates

One of the bots: Cazorla (top, C) with his team-mates

'Hopefully I can continue to help out as much as possible, I am working every day towards that.

'I am feeling in very good shape and I consider myself fortunate to have the opportunities I am being given.'

Spain face Belarus on Friday before taking on France at Atletico Madrid's Calderon stadium on Tuesday.

'I have several team mates (at Arsenal) from the French national team,' Cazorla said in reference to players including forward Olivier Giroud, another new signing, and defender Laurent Koscielny.

'We have to watch out for them but there are a lot more players in the top rank and it will be a tough game,' he added.

'We hope to get through it and push on with qualifying for the World Cup in Brazil.'

Radamel Falcao keen on Real Madrid

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Make your mind up! Falcao now keen on move to Real Madrid after stating desire to play in PL

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20:18 GMT, 5 September 2012

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The father of Radamel Falcao has claimed that the Atletico Madrid striker dreamed of playing for fierce rivals Real as a boy.

This revelation comes in the wake of the free-scoring striker stating he believed he would be a Premier League footballer come January.

Happy in white Falcao's father has said his son would like to join Real Madrid

Happy in white Falcao's father has said his son would like to join Real Madrid

The Colombian has made an instant impression at the Vicente Calderon since joining from Porto last season, scoring 39 goals in all competitions as the Rojiblancos lifted the Europa League trophy in Bucharest.

The 26-year-old then hit a hat-trick in a dominant 4-1 victory over European champions Chelsea last week as Atletico lifted the Super Cup for a second time in two years.

But the striker's father has made an astonishing declaration that his son's ambition was always to play in the white shirt of Real Madrid – Atletico's cross-city rivals.

Quoted in Marca, Radamel Garcia told Colombian radio programme 'En Gran debate de Todelar': 'His dream is to play for Real Madrid.

'Since he was a boy he's always wanted to play there. Other teams in Europe like Chelsea and Manchester City were interested in him.

'If he can't play for Real Madrid, he'll play for a team in England.'

'Of course he wants to go to the 2014 World Cup, but most of all, he wants to go to Real Madrid.'

Goal machine: Falcao tore Chelsea apart when Atletico Madrid beat them 4-1 in the UEFA Super Cup

Goal machine: Falcao tore Chelsea apart when Atletico Madrid beat them 4-1 in the UEFA Super Cup

Brighton 5 Barnsley 1: Ashley Barnes and Craig Mackail-Smith

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Brighton 5 Barnsley 1: Two each for Barnes and Mackail-Smith in Seagulls romp

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17:06 GMT, 25 August 2012

Ashley Barnes and Craig Mackail-Smith both scored braces as Brighton broke their goal duck in style by thrashing Barnsley in the npower Championship.

The Seagulls had not found the net in their previous three matches this season, prompting manager Gus Poyet to step up his search for a new striker.

But his current frontline sent a message to the boss with Barnes opening and completing the scoring and Mackail-Smith grabbing his brace either side of half-time.

High five: Wayne Bridge celebrates his goal

High five: Wayne Bridge celebrates his goal

MATCH FACTS

Brighton: Kuszczak, Bruno, Greer, El-Abd, Bridge, Crofts (Harley 70), Dicker, Bridcutt, Noone (LuaLua 70), Mackail-Smith, Barnes (Agdestein 84).

Subs Not Used: Ankergren, Dunk, Calderon, Barker.

Booked: Barnes.

Goals: Barnes 4, Bridge 14, Mackail-Smith 38, 50, Barnes 81.

Barnsley: Gonzalez, Foster, Wiseman, Stones (Hassell 55), Golbourne (Cranie 55), Dawson, Etuhu, Cywka, Mellis, Harewood, Davies.
Subs Not Used: Lidakevicius, Collins, Dagnall, Clark, Rose.

Booked: Golbourne, Stones, Foster.

Goals: Davies 35 pen.

Attendance: 24,594

Referee: Roger East (Wiltshire).

And on what was obviously the day to end
goal droughts, Wayne Bridge scored his first league goal in nearly nine
years as Brighton finally got their season up and running.

The 30-year-old defender, on loan with the Seagulls from Manchester
City, struck a long-range effort as Poyet's side picked up their first
win of the Championship campaign.

Former Brighton striker Craig Davies did pull one back from the penalty
spot but the Tykes were well beaten and slipped to a second straight
defeat.

The previously shot-shy hosts got off to the perfect start with a goal after only four minutes.
Barnsley goalkeeper David Gonzalez, who had a spell with the Seagulls
last term, spilled Craig Noone's free-kick and Barnes was on hand to
half-volley the ball into the net.

Eleven minutes later Bridge collected a pass from Liam Bridcutt and, as
Barnsley back-tracked, the former England left-back crashed in a 25-yard
drive which flew through a sea of bodies and low into the corner of the
net.

It was Bridge's first league goal since he found the net for Chelsea against Portsmouth in December 2003.

Barnsley were thrown a lifeline after 34 minutes when Andrew Crofts
brought down Jacob Mellis in the area and Davies converted the penalty,
despite Tomasz Kuszczak getting a touch.

Contrasting emotions: Brighton manager Gus Poyet (left) and Barnsley boss Keith Hill (right)

Contrasting emotions: Brighton manager Gus Poyet (left) and Barnsley boss Keith Hill (right)

Contrasting emotions: Brighton manager Gus Poyet (left) and Barnsley boss Keith Hill (right)

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But three minutes later the hosts restored their two-goal cushion when Spanish full-back Bruno raided down the right.

His cross was missed by the unconvincing Gonzalez and Mackail-Smith was on hand to tap in at the far post.

Barnsley have not come from behind to win an away game since they beat
Blackpool in December 2009, and their faint hopes of doing so
disappeared three minutes after the interval.

John Stones was muscled off the ball by the diminutive Noone and his
cross was headed on by Barnes for Mackail-Smith to tuck in his second.

And 10 minutes from time, substitute Kazenga LuaLua reached the byline
and crossed for Barnes to fire his second and Brighton's fifth.

Chelsea keeper Thibaut Courtois loaned to Atletico Madrid for second season

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Chelsea keeper Courtois signs up for a second season on loan at Atletico Madrid

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19:47 GMT, 27 June 2012

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is to spend a second season on loan at Europa League champions Atletico Madrid.

The Spanish club have confirmed the Belgium international would return to the Vicente Calderon after a successful spell in the capital last season.

After being immediately loaned out by Chelsea following his arrival from Racing Genk, the 20-year-old established himself as first choice at Atletico as they finished fifth in the Primera Division and won the Europa League.

Impact: Thibaut Courtois was a big success for Atletico last season

Impact: Thibaut Courtois was a big success for Atletico last season

'Thibaut Courtois will next season play at Atletico Madrid after Atletico on Wednesday reached an agreement with Chelsea on transfer for a year,' a statement on the Spanish club's official website read.

'The Belgian international goalkeeper played all of last season on loan playing in in 37 games in La Liga and 15 in the UEFA Europa League – a competition won in Bucharest on May 9.'

Atletico also confirmed that defender Alvaro Dominguez would join Borussia Monchengladbach.

The 23-year-old Spain international, who is set to hold a press conference at the Vicente Calderon on Thursday lunchtime, has signed a five-year deal to join the German club after passing a medical.

Cristiano Ronaldo hits hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Atletico

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22:48 GMT, 11 April 2012

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his seventh hat-trick of the season as Real Madrid beat city rivals Atletico 4-1 to restore their four-point lead at the top of the Primera Division.

The Portuguese's swerving 30-yard free-kick that gave the visitors the lead on 25 minutes was a rare moment of quality in a disjointed first half.

Things livened up after the break when Radamel Falcao headed in from Adrian Lopez's cross, but Real responded positively and after wasting a host of opportunities they retook the lead when Ronaldo dipped another stunning effort over Thibaut Courtois 22 minutes from time.

Unstoppable: Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates as Real Madrid beat city rivals Atletico

Unstoppable: Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates as Real Madrid beat city rivals Atletico

The former Manchester United man then rounded off his hat-trick with a penalty on 82 minutes and Jose Maria Callejon added a fourth five minutes later.

Valencia moved back into third place, and an automatic Champions League berth, with a 4-1 win of their own over Rayo Vallecano at the Mestalla.

Look and learn, Lionel: The former Manchester United forward rivals Messi for potency

Look and learn, Lionel: The former Manchester United forward rivals Messi for potency

Jonas fired Valencia ahead of 40 minutes before they moved up a gear after the interval, Jordi Alba doubling their advantage midway through the second half.

Diego Costa pulled one back almost straight away, but a Jonas penalty and further strike from Pablo Hernandez made the points safe. Sporting Gijon gave their survival hopes a welcome lift as a late goal from Gaston Sangoy saw them come from behind to see off Champions League chasing Levante 3-2.

Take that: Ronaldo smashed in a free-kick to open the scoring at the Vicente Calderon

Take that: Ronaldo smashed in a free-kick to open the scoring at the Vicente Calderon

Valdo scored one and set up another for Arouna Kone as the Valencia club twice went in front, but they were pegged back by goals from Oscar Trejo and Alberto Lora. And Sangoy struck six minutes from time to see Sporting end a run of five league matches without a win.

Jaime Romero scored and was then sent off as 10-man Granada were denied a vital drew 2-2 with Athletic Bilbao.

Spot on: Ronaldo completed his hat-trick with a penalty late in the game

Spot on: Ronaldo completed his hat-trick with a penalty late in the game

Romero grabbed a second-minute opener before he was dismissed shortly before the break for violent conduct.

Despite being a man down, Alexandre Geijo doubled the home side's lead in the second half before Fernando Llorente pulled one back for Athletic nine minutes before the end.

Markel Susaeta then levelled the scores for the visitors in the 89th minute.