Ronaldo helps propel Real clear at the top

Real Madrid opened a three-point lead over Barcelona at the top of La Liga when Cristiano Ronaldo netted his eighth goal of the campaign in a 3-1 victory at home to promoted Las Palmas on Saturday. Unbeaten Real, missing several injured regulars including Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema and James Rodriguez at the Bernabeu, have 24 points from 10 matches and champions Barca can pull level with their rivals by winning at Getafe later on Saturday. Atletico Madrid are third, a point behind Barcelona, aft