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.