Updated On: 23 February, 2014 05:27 AM IST | | AFP
<p>A stunning long-range strike from Gareth Bale helped Spanish giants Real Madrid move three points clear of title rivals Barcelona and Atletico Madrid as they beat Elche 3-0 in a Spanish League clash at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday</p>

Real Madrid's Welsh striker Gareth Bale during a Spanish League tie against Elche at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday. Real won 3-0. Pic/AFP
Madrid: A stunning long-range strike from Gareth Bale helped Spanish giants Real Madrid move three points clear of title rivals Barcelona and Atletico Madrid as they beat Elche 3-0 in a Spanish League clash at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday.
Real Madrid's Welsh striker Gareth Bale during a Spanish League tie against Elche at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday. Real won 3-0. Pic/AFP
After an unconvincing start, Asier Illarramendi's deflected effort had given the hosts a half-time lead.