Real Madrid enjoyed a comfortable 4-1 win over Real Sociedad - with Cristiano Ronaldo suspended.
Real fell behind after just 40 seconds to Aritz Elustondo's header.
But James Rodriguez levelled for Madrid moments later and then Sergio Ramos scored before the break, with Karim Benzema striking twice in the second half to ensure Carlo Ancelotti's side stay top of the Primera Division for another week.
Real coach Carlo Ancelotti remarked: "In the first half, as has happened in other games, we didn't start well and we conceded a goal. The same happened at Córdoba and against Atlético in the Copa. We have to improve that. Then we defended well and we pressed up front. We played very well in the second half. We sorted it out and the match improved."
