Real Madrid move back to the top

Real Madrid claimed a 4-2 victory over Getafe to move back to the top of the Primeria Division.

The convincing success over their city rivals on Thursday edges them to the top spot on goal difference.

It took only 13 minutes for "El Clasico" to go ahead at Coliseum Alfonso Perez, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring in a trademark free-kick.

Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain doubled Real advantage seven minutes later after low shot into the bottom corner.

The South American hot-shot took his tally for the season to 22 on 23 minutes, drilling home after latching onto a Fernando Gago through-ball.

Madrid based side were flying at this point and put the result beyond doubt when Ronaldo scored his second of the night on 37 minutes.

Daniel Parejo pulled one back for the hosts and Real allowed Getafe to grab a second via Pedro Leon