Real reignite campaign with 5-1 thrashing of Dynamo

Real Madrid reignited their Champions League campaign with an authoritative 5-1 Group E drubbing of a ragged Dynamo Kiev at the Bernabeu on Tuesday.

First-half goals from Ruud van Nistelrooy, Raul and Jose Antonio Reyes put Real firmly in the driving seat at the break as the visitors struggled to find their rhythm.

Although Dynamo pulled one back through striker Artem Milevsky at the start of the second half, Raul made it 4-1 with his 53rd Champions League goal just after the hour.

Things went from bad to worse for the Ukrainians nine minutes later when Van Nistelrooy notched his second from the penalty spot after he was brought down by keeper Olexander Shovkovsky, who received a red card for his troubles.

Real, who lost 2-0 to Olympique Lyon in their opening match two weeks ago, had several chances to extend their lead but reserve keeper Olexander Rybka managed to keep them at bay with some fine saves.