Ancelotti delighted as Real Madrid and Ronaldo break more records
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo struck a hat-trick as they defeated Celta Vigo 3-0.
Ronaldo scored a record-breaking 23rd Primera Division hat-trick while Real equalled the Spanish record of 18 successive victories after beating Celta on a memorable night at the Bernabeu.
The Portugal superstar's treble saw him go clear of Telmo Zarra and Alfredo di Stefano for the most Primera Division hat-tricks, while also taking him to 23 goals in just 14 league games this season.
The victory also saw Madrid move a step closer to another berth in the record books.
Having last weekend broken their club record of 16 successive wins, the European champions have now equalled the all-time record by a Spanish team of 18 successive victories, set by Frank Rijkaard's Barcelona side in 2005 and 2006.
Real coach Carlo Ancelotti said: "The entire team's defensive work was very important. They worked well together and it was a good game because we played against a team that really push you, they are aggressive and play well."
"We can assess the match positively because we played well, we were solid at the back, quick and did not take risks. There were two different matches really. We defended deeper in the first half and pushed higher up in the second. It wasn't easy, I like the way Celta play. They are a team that tries to play, to put pressure on you and attack. We played well, our good run continues and I hope it lasts for many more matches."