Gonzalo Higuain hit a hat-trick as Real Madrid provided the ideal response to crashing out of the Champions League with a 4-1 victory.
Cristiano Ronaldo was also on target for Madrid as they swept past Real Valladolid to stay level on points with Barcelona at the top of the Primera Division.
Raul Albiol’s own goal, which briefly reduced the arrears to 3-1, was all the home side could muster.