Carlo Ancelotti's men bounced back from their defeat to Atletico Madrid last weekend with a sensational goalscoring display on Saturday afternoon

Cristiano Ronaldo struck a hat-trick as Real Madrid produced a stunning 8-2 demolition of Deportivo La Coruna in La Liga.

Carlo Ancelotti's side were at their devastating attacking best at the Riazor, with a Gareth Bale double, James Rodriguez's first Liga goal and a late brace from Javier Hernandez supplementing Ronaldo's treble. 

Defeats to Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid had put Ancelotti under some pressure, but after a morale-boosting 5-1 Champions League win over Basel on Wednesday, Real never looked like falling to a third straight domestic reverse this weekend.

They went in three to the good at half-time courtesy of two goals from Ronaldo that sandwiched Rodriguez's superb strike. 

Deportivo were given a way back into the contest right after the break as Haris Medunjanin confidently converted a penalty following handball by Sergio Ramos, but Bale restored the three-goal cushion with 24 minutes to go.

Bale doubled his tally in the 74th minute and Ronaldo completed his hat-trick soon after, before on-loan Manchester United striker Hernandez came off the bench to add further gloss to the scoreline after Toche had grabbed a consolation for the hosts. 

Deportivo coach Victor Fernandez was wary about reading too much into Real's poor Liga form before Saturday's meeting, but it took the away side 29 minutes to go in front. 

Alvaro Arbeloa fired an inviting cross in from the right and, although the delivery forced Ronaldo away from goal, the Portuguese sent a fine looping header over German Lux.

Real's second followed just seven minutes later as Rodriguez opened his Liga account in style, curling an unstoppable drive into the top-right corner from 20 yards, before Ronaldo effectively wrapped up the win with his second before half-time.

Benzema found himself felled by Lux about 30 yards from goal and, with Deportivo expecting a free-kick to be awarded, Ronaldo coolly stroked into an empty net to give Real a commanding lead at the break.

Deportivo were given a lifeline right at the start of the second half as Ramos appeared to handle an Isaac Cuenca header in the area and Medunjanin nonchalantly dispatched the resulting penalty.

The hosts looked inspired during in a 15-minute spell immediately after half-time, yet they were unable to make the most of their improvement as Bale squeezed an effort past Lux following a clever pass by Marcelo.

Bale added the fifth from a similar position in the left side of the area after a good run from Isco, and Ronaldo grabbed the sixth and his hat-trick with 12 minutes to go, hammering home after Rodriguez pounced on sloppy defending by Sidnei.

Deportivo grabbed a late consolation as Toche nodded in at the near post, but Real were still not done.

Hernandez, who replaced Bale with 13 minutes to go, first scored a ferocious half-volley from the edge of the area before seeing another long-range effort deflect beyond Lux to make it the first time in Real’s illustrious history that they have scored eight away from home in a La Liga fixture.

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… -  Full time at the Riazor! It has been goals galore here in this Spanish Primera Division clash ends 8-2 to Real Madrid away to Deportivo. A solid opening 20 minutes for the hosts mattered not as Madrid went into the break three goals up thanks to a Ronaldo double and a James Rodriguez wonderstrike. The hosts rallied after the break and grabbed a goal back through Medunjanin, but two from Bale, two from Javier Hernandez, and a hat trick goal from the Ronaldo sealed the comprehensive win. Madrid back in business in the league! I'm Martin Macdonald, thanks for joining us, see you next time!

90′ + 2 -  Assist - Marcelo (Real Madrid CF)

90′ + 2 -  Goal - Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez (Real Madrid CF) GOOOOOOAALLLLLLLLL FOR REAL MADRID!!! EIGHT-TWO NOW! This is getting crazy! Hernandez is on the scoresheet again as he bursts forward before sending a deflected strike looping over Lux!

90′ -  Should be too much added time here. The Depor fans, players, and manager, just want to head home!

88′ -  Assist - Isco (Real Madrid CF)

88′ -  Goal - Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez (Real Madrid CF) GOOOOAAAAAAAAAALLLLLL FOR REAL MADRID! WHAT A FANTASTIC STRIKE FROM JAVIER HERNANDEZ! Chicharito receives a bouncing pass from Isco down the left channel and decides to have a crack! He ends up sending a sensational half volley into the top corner! Seven-two!

86′ -  Should have mentioned a few minutes ago that Javier Hernandez entered the fray in place of Bale. That's Ancelotti used all three substitutes with the Mexican, Isco, and Illarramendi all on the pitch now.

84′ -  Assist - Cuenca (Deportivo)

84′ -  Goal - Toché (Deportivo)

84′ -  GOOOOOAAAAAAAAALLLLLL FOR DEPORTIVO!! A CONSOLATION, BUT IT GIVES THE FANS SOMETHING TO CHEER ABOUT! Cuenca collects the ball on the right-hand side and whips a superb ball into the box for Toche, who bullets a header into the bottom corner! Great goal! Six-two!

82′ -  Just under 10 minutes remaining now at the Riazor and Deportivo are playing for pride in front of their own fans now. Even just one more goal would make the scoreline look a lot more presentable, but Madrid looking comfortable at the moment.

80′ -  You have to hand it to Deportivo a bit. They came out after the second half knowing they had nothing to lose having been hit for three in the opening 45 minutes. However, turns out they did have something to lose; three more goals.

79′ -  Yet another hat trick to the collection for the Ballon d'Or winner!

78′ -  Assist - James Rodríguez (Real Madrid CF)

78′ -  Goal - C. Ronaldo (Real Madrid CF) GOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLL FOR REAL MADRID! THAT'S SIX!! Some absolutely terrible defending at the back from Sidnei allows James to pounce and pass to the back post for Ronaldo, who lashes a powerful strike past Lux! Six-one!

77′ - Substitution  Gareth Bale  Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez (Real Madrid CF)

76′ -  Well, I criticised Deportivo for their negative attitude towards attacking in the first half but it appears they have went the completely other way in this second period. Their defence looks all over the place at the moment and you can only see Madrid adding more to their tally!

74′ -  Assist - Isco (Real Madrid CF)

74′ -  Goal - Gareth Bale (Real Madrid CF)

74′ - Substitution  L. Fariña  Toché (Deportivo)

74′ -  GOOOOOOAAAAAAAAALLLL FOR REAL MADRID! INSTANT IMPACT FROM ISCO! The substitute drifts in from the left wing and threads a lovely pass into the box for the unmarked Bale, who takes a touch forward before lifting a strike into the right corner! Five-one! Game well and truly over!

72′ -  Time is running out for Depor to make this a grandstand finish at the Riazor. If they can grab one now, they are sure to make the last few minutes at least slightly nervous for Los Blancos.

71′ - Substitution  Luka Modric  Isco (Real Madrid CF)

70′ -  Carlo Ancelotti makes his second change of the match and it is Isco who is coming on in place of Modric. Previous substitute, Illarramendi, and Isco rarely get a chance to play together in midfield, so let's see how they fare.

68′ -  Well, that Bale goal has completely halted the ascendancy of Deportivo in the second half. The hosts came out after the break with a much better tempo and even clawed a goal back through Medunjanin, but it is back to square one now as they are three behind again. It would take an incredible capitulation for Madrid to surrender this lead now.

66′ -  Assist - Marcelo (Real Madrid CF)

66′ -  Goal - Gareth Bale (Real Madrid CF) GOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAALLLL FOR REAL MADRID!! AND IT'S GARETH BALE!! Marcelo gets into an advanced position just outside the Depor box and spots the run of the Welshman, who darts into the box before squeezing a precision strike in off the post! It took Lux by surprise! Four-one!

65′ -  Yellow Card - Sidnei (Deportivo)

64′ -  Surprisingly, Madrid opt to take the set piece short and they move play from side-to-side, attempting to find an opening. An odd one, as it looked prime for a Ronaldo crack at goal.

63′ -  Kroos picks up the ball 35 yards out and fizzes a pass into the feet of Ronaldo, who takes an assured touch away from the defender before being taken out by Sidnei. Madrid get the free kick in a useful position outside the box and the Depor defender is handed a booking.

61′ -  James battles well in the middle of the park and eventually wins possession before dinking a lovely pass over the top of the Depor defence for Ronaldo. The Portuguese looks poised to run through on goal but the linesman puts his flag up for offside! Extremely tight but probably just the right decision!

59′ - Substitution  Karim Benzema  Asier Illarramendi (Real Madrid CF)

59′ -  Terrific response from Deportivo in this second period. They have come out with a 'nothing to lose' attitude that was sorely devoid of the performance in the opening 45 minutes. If they can grab a second soon, then it is sure to put the frighteners on Los Blancos!

57′ -  LUIS FARINA! Not a bad attempt at all! Cuenca drives towards the Real Madrid defence once again and has a crack at goal. The deflected strike finds its way to the Argentine on the edge of the box who fires a wicked half volley at goal, but Casillas is concentrated enough to get down and make the save!

55′ -  Cavaleiro has only been involved in the action 10 minutes since coming on at half time but he has already had a positive impact on the hosts. The midfielder actually have a decent target to aim to and he seems eager to stretch the Madrid defence with runs into the channels.

53′ -  Now, it will be extremely interesting to see how Real Madrid cope mentally with Depor clawing a goal back. As I mentioned before, they surrendered a half time lead against Sociedad a few weeks ago, so let's see how they react here as Depor's tails are up!

51′ -  Penalty Goal - Haris Medunjanin (Deportivo) GOOOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLL FOR DEPORTIVO!! A RAY OF HOPE FOR THE HOSTS! Medunjanin steps up and confidently dispatches the penalty into the bottom corner! Casillas goes he wrong way! Three-one!

50′ -  Yellow Card - Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid CF)

49′ -  PENALTY TO DEPORTIVO!! The hosts break forward down the left wing and a cross comes into the box which appears to brush off the hand of Sergio Ramos! The Madrid defender receives a yellow card and the hosts get the spotkick!

47′ -  A change to report for you at half time as Helder Postiga is replaced by Ivan Cavaleiro for Deportivo. It's unclear whether there is an injury involved, but the former did not perform at all well in the first half, so may be tactical.

46′ - Substitution  Juanfran  Juan Domínguez (Deportivo)

46′ - Substitution  Hélder Postiga  Ivan Cavaleiro (Deportivo)

46′ -  We are back under way at the Riazor!

… -  Half time at the Riazor. A solid start for Deportivo has been swiftly undone as Real Madrid lead them 3-0 heading into the break in this Spanish Primera Division clash. Los Blancos looked frustrated for 20 minutes but a wonderful Cristiano Ronaldo header put the visitors a goal up before a James Rodriguez screamer and a second from the Portuguese made it three. Long 45 minutes in store for Depor!

43′ -  Well, is this game, set, and match already for Madrid? Depor can take heart that Los Blancos have surrendered from a winning position already this term, but Ancelotti's men look hungry for more goals! Not promising for the hosts!

41′ -  Assist - Karim Benzema (Real Madrid CF)

41′ -  Goal - C. Ronaldo (Real Madrid CF) GOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAALLLL FOR REAL MADRID!! WHAT ON EARTH IS LUX DOING!!? Benzema runs through the middle and for some reason the Deportivo keeper rushes out of his box to try and tackle the Frenchman! The loose ball ends up at the feet of Ronaldo, who gratefully whips a strike home into the empty net! Three-nil! Awful goalkeeping though, that's a gift to Los Blancos!

39′ -  Real Madrid will no doubt have that result against Sociedad in the back of their minds, so you would feel that the general consensus is that they will want to grab another before half time, just to ease any nerves. Depor there for the taking at the moment!

37′ -  Deportivo have got a hell of a lot of work to do to save this game now. However, don't forget that Real Madrid were in this exact same position a couple of weeks ago against Real Sociedad, only to end up losing 4-2 to the Basque outfit. Carlo Ancelotti will be urging his players not to make the same mistake again!

36′ -  Assist - Karim Benzema (Real Madrid CF)

36′ -  Goal - James Rodríguez (Real Madrid CF) GOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLLL FOR REAL MADRID!! WHAT A STRIKE BY JAMES RODRIGUEZ!! The Colombian collects the ball 25 yards out after some neat build up play and rifles an unstoppable left-footed shot into the top right corner!! Superb! Two-nil!

33′ -  Madrid look to have been buoyed by that opening goal and look hungry to go and grab the second here. Depor are going to have to show some kind of attacking ambition at some point now!

31′ -  Penalty shout for Depor! Cuenca, who has probably been the hosts' brightest player so far, goes on a twisting and turning run before driving into the box, before going down under the challenge of James! It was an awkward tackle from the Colombian, but did not look a foul! Good decision from the ref!

29′ -  Assist - Arbeloa (Real Madrid CF)

29′ -  Goal - C. Ronaldo (Real Madrid CF)

27′ -  Madrid have been pretty lackadaisical going forward so far but it is mainly due to the blue and white wall of Depor players they face whenever they receive the ball in advanced areas. It'll be tough for the hosts to keep up this level of concentration for an extended period.

25′ -  There's a game of head-tennis going on a the moment as Sergio Ramos, Varane, Diakite, and Sidnei all trade clearances forward. Eventually Kroos calms the play down with an assured touch and Madrid look to move up the park.

23′ -  Important interception by Lux! James latches on to a threaded pass down the inside right channel and takes a few strides forward before smashing a wicked cross to the back post. Ronaldo looks poised to tap in but Madrid are thwarted by the Depor keeper, who pounces off his line to make the clearance.

21′ -  Modric receives the ball to feet just outside the centre circle and looks for the run of Arbeloa with a diagonal pass. The precision ball out wide finds it's mark but the former Liverpool defender is forced back as he fails to get past the full back.

19′ -  Another attempt on goal from Ronaldo after some good work by Marcelo. The Brazilian initially provided width on the left-hand side before sliding inside to his team-mate, who only has one thought in his mind. However, the resulting strike is dragged well wide.

17′ -  Great save by Lux!! Ronaldo skips past a few challenges inside the box only to lose the ball. However, it finds its way fortuitously to Benzema who attempts a snapshot at goal, but the Depor goalkeeper makes himself big enough to deny the Frenchman! Best chance of the match so far!

15′ -  Decent start to the match here at the Riazor. Madrid have enjoyed the majority of the possession so far but they have been frustrated by a Depor side who's clear objective is to sit back and hopefully grab a goal on the counter. They certainly have the quality to do so!

13′ -  Ronaldo bursts down the left wing at pace before looking for the overlapping run of Marcelo. The Ballon d'OR winner decides against the pass and moves play back inside, where Modric collects possession. No way through at the moment for Madrid as Depor are set up solidly at the back.

11′ -  Ronaldo should be doing better! James drifts out to the right wing and then reverts back on his left foot before whipping a teasing cross to the back post. The Portuguese rises high and gets his head on the ball, but the attempt is easily gathered by Lux. That was a chance there!

9′ -  Cuencaaaaa! Unlucky! The former Barcelona winger pops up on the left-hand side once again then typically cuts inside on his right foot before having a crack at goal. The 25-yard strike just lacked a little direction, which allows Casillas to see it by the post.

7′ -  Benzema receives possession to feet up top but finds himself surrounded by blue and white shirts, and eventually surrenders the ball. No surprises coming from the way Depor have set up; plenty of men in and around their own penalty area!

5′ -  The first free kick of the match comes for Real Madrid, which Modric will take. The Croatian whips a decent cross to the front post but Diakite is on hand to commandingly head away.

3′ -  Cuenca collects a decent ball down the left-hand side and hits the byline before swinging a cross into the middle. Varane and Sergio Ramos make a meal of dealing with the clearance but they are let off the hook as Postiga commits a cheap foul on the former.

1′ -  We are under way at the Riazor!

… -  The players make their way to the field and we are almost ready for kick off!

… -  It is basically as suspected by Carlo Ancelotti. The Italian is without the services of Dani Carvajal due to a hamstring injury, which has opened up a spot at right-back for Alvaro Arbeloa. The usual suspects feature up top with Ronaldo, Bale, Rodriguez, and Benzema all starting.

… -  Deportivo boss Victor Fernandez welcomes back Luis Farina to the first XI against Madrid today. The Argentine missed the win over Eibar on Monday due to a hip problem, but has shook off the injury to start in the No.10 role behind Helder Postiga.

… -  Real Madrid (4-2-3-1): Casillas; Arbeloa, Varane, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo; Modric, Kroos; Bale, Rodriguez, Ronaldo; Benzema.

… -  Deportivo (4-2-3-1): Lux; Laure, Diakite, Sidnei, Luisinho; Bergantinos, Medunjanin; Juanfran, Farina, Cuenca; Postiga.

… -  TEAM NEWS...

… -  The last time Los Blancos made the trip to the Riazor in competitive action was in February 2013. Goals from the now departed Kaka and Gonzalo Higuain helped Jose Mourinho's outfit to the 2-1 victory.

… -  Deportivo, conversely, have made a relatively solid start to the campaign and currently find themselves 10th with four points taken from three matches. However, their only win did come up against newly promoted Eibar on Monday.

… -  However, a turn of the tide may be on the cards as Madrid stopped the rot with an impressive 5-1 victory over Basel in the opening match of their Champions League campaign on Tuesday. The front four of Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, James Rodriguez, and Karim Benzema all managed to get on the scoresheet in that win.

… -  Los Blancos have made a poor start to the season domestically and have lost two league matches on the bounce. A 4-2 defeat away against Real Sociedad proceeded a potentially vital 2-1 loss against city rivals, Atletico Madrid, at Santiago Bernabeu. The latter result prompted jeers and boos from the home crowd, who concentrated their anger on goalkeeper Iker Casillas.