Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo became the club's all-time leading goalscorer as Rafael Benitez's side saw off Levante 3-0.

Ronaldo hit his 324th goal in 310 games for Madrid just three minutes after Marcelo had given the hosts the lead midway through the first half, moving ahead of Raul as the club's leading marksman.

Although Levante had made a positive start to the game, Ronaldo's strike gave Madrid a convincing lead going into half-time, and substitute Jese rounded off the win late on with a terrific individual goal to take Los Blancos to the summit of La Liga.

"We know that we're a potent team up front and that it was important to open up the game," said Benitez.

"The 3-0 scoreline is a reflection of our identity as a team: we're potent up front, we create good attacking positions in and around the opposition area and score goals without conceding them, thanks to the work we do as a team and Keylor Navas' saves."