 Goals from Isco and Benzema gave Madrid a 2–0 victory against Deportivo.In a rematch of last year's Round of 16 match in the Champions League against Schalke 04, Real secured a 2–0 first leg victory with goals from Ronaldo and Marcelo.Goals from Benzema and Ronaldo against Elche gave Real a four-point gap at the top of the table.