MILAN – Real Madrid, the Rossoneri’s next opponents in the Champions League, won 3-1 at Hercules Alicante in Round 9 of the Spanish championship. The hosts took the lead through Trezeguet, but the Blancos managed to turn the result in their favour thanks to a brace from Cristiano Ronaldo and a goal from Angel Di Maria. Real Madrid are top of the league table with 23 points.