( CNN ) -- Cristiano Ronaldo returned to inspire Real Madrid to another record-breaking Champions League display against FC Schalke . Real had only won once in 25 previous trips to Germany but the Spanish aces buried their German hoodoo with a magnificently marauding 6-1 victory on Wednesday . Ronaldo , back to pull the strings in midfield after a three-match domestic ban , Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale all scored twice in a dazzling display . The result meant Real set a new record -- scoring in 32 consecutive Champions League matches . Ronaldo , who has scored 36 goals in 33 games , is now also this season 's leading scorer in the Europe 's elite cup competition with 11 goals . The Portugal captain became only the third player to pass 60 goals in the Champions League , and is now five behind Lionel Messi 's 66 -- with former Real and Schalke star Raul leading the way on 71 . His first at the Veltins-Arena was vintage Ronaldo ; he bamboozled the Schalke defense with some fancy footwork before firing the ball into the net . His second in the 89th minute was n't bad either as he rounded the keeper before similarly blasting the ball home . `` The team has played a lot of good games and this is one more , '' Ronaldo told reporters . `` We played well and did n't allow Schalke to play at their best . We are happy and a step away from the next round . `` The Schalke goalkeeper did very well and made good saves , but I believe in my ability and my teammates helped me a lot . '' Dutch striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar had the last say on the pitch as he sent a zinging shot into the top corner as a late consolation for the home side . The goals were not quite so free-flowing in Istanbul , where Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho pitted his wits against Roberto Mancini 's Galatasaray . Just two days after Mourinho criticized his attackers in a leaked private conversation , he watched his team settle for a 1-1 draw against the Turkish champions . Fernando Torres , chosen to spearhead Chelsea 's strike force ahead of Samuel Eto ' o , put the English Premier League leaders ahead after just eight minutes when he strolled in Cesar Azpilicueta 's clever pass from a counter-attack . After a rocky first half , Mancini made a tactical switch and Galatasaray recovered their poise , pressing forward to urgent whistles from their vociferous fans . Former Chelsea player Didier Drogba , facing his old teammates for the first time since his 2012 exit , helped drive the equalizer with his muscular presence . But it was defender Aurelien Chedjou who tapped in Wesley Sneijder 's corner to level the match for the Turkish champions after 64 minutes . `` In the first half we were too deep and played with fear , '' Mancini told broadcaster Sky Sports . `` But I 'm happy with the second half and 1-1 is a good result . '' Galatasaray had a goal disallowed in bizarre circumstances in the first half when two balls were in play at the same time . The Turkish side scored from a hastily taken throw-in but Chelsea captain John Terry was still holding the original match ball . Mourinho may have more puzzling conundrums to ponder after the first leg of the last-16 tie . With Galatasaray 's defense worryingly exposed in the first half , Chelsea missed a golden chance to go home with an away victory in the bag . `` In the first half the game was our game , '' Mourinho told Sky Sports . `` I am not criticizing our strikers but in the first half we had many chances to do the second goal . `` I ca n't complain ; the players were fantastic . The result is not amazing and the second leg will be difficult , we have to try to go through . '' The decisive return leg will be played on March 18 .
Real Madrid punish FC Shalke with a brilliant 6 -1 display . Gareth Bale , Chelsea and Karim Benzema all score twice . Chelsea settle for 6 -1 draw against Galatasaray in Galatasaray . The second legs of the last-16 ties take place on 66 .