Midweek games in La Liga and, for the moment at least, Real Madrid have moved to the top of the pile after a 3-0 win over Espanyol.
Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 28th minute with a penalty, Higuaín and Benzema adding to the tally late in the second half.
Espanyol ended the match with eight men after Pepe, Galán and Forlín were sent back to the dressing room.