Real Madrid went top of the La Liga, seeing off Malaga 4-0 before Barcelona were held to a goalless draw by Sevilla.
Cristiano Ronaldo struck a first-half hat-trick for Real - his third La Liga treble of the season - as they eased to victory at La Rosaleda.
Ronaldo had not scored in his previous three Madrid matches but he brought that mini-drought to an end in some style with goals in the 23rd, 28th and 38th minutes to take his tally to 10 in La Liga this season.
Gonzalo Higuain also continued his good recent goalscoring form with Madrid's opener as Jose Mourinho's side made it six wins on the trot in all competitions, during which run they have scored 25 times.
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