Cristiano Ronaldo breaks records and puts Real Madrid in pole position to win the La Liga title

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has broken Alfredo Di Stefano's goal scoring record in the Madrid's Derby after a sensational hat trick that took his goal tally to 15 goals against Atletico Madrid.

Madrid now leads the La Liga table with 30 points, 4 points from Barcelona and 9 points from fifth placed Atletico Madrid after 12 games. 

With Cristiano Ronaldo firing at all cylinder, this could probably be the year he wins his second La Liga title.