Saturday, October 29, 2016

Ronaldo scores 3, misses penalty in Madrid win (The Associated Press)

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, left, smiles after scoring a second goal, during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Deportivo Alaves, at Mendizorroza stadium, in Vitoria, northern Spain, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)

Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty kick but scored three times to restore his touch and ensure Real Madrid increased its lead of the Spanish league on Saturday. Ronaldo could have scored a fourth in Madrid's 4-1 win at Alaves if not for goalkeeper Fernando Pacheco, who saved his spot kick. Ronaldo's first multi-goal performance of the season for his club was key to the comeback win away from home.


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