Ander Herrara put the hosts ahead with a fine curling strike only for Cesc Fabregas to quickly level matters with a superb header from Eric Abidal 's cross . Cristiano Ronaldo scores a hat - trick as Spanish leaders Real Madrid thrash Arsenal 7 - 1 . Madrid are three points ahead of Barcelona , who are held to a 2 - 2 draw at Athletic Bilbao . Tottenham stay in touch with Premier League leaders after 3 - 1 success at Fulham .
Cristiano Ronaldo scores a hat - trick as Spanish leaders Real Madrid thrash Arsenal 7 - 1 . Madrid are three points ahead of Barcelona , who are held to a 2 - 2 draw at Athletic Bilbao . Tottenham stay in touch with Premier League leaders after 3 - 1 success at Fulham .