C. Ronaldo failed to score for the first time this Laliga Season

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti hailed Cristiano Ronaldo's impact despite failing to score for the first time in La Liga this season as the European champions recorded a club record 16th consecutive victory in all competitions with a 2-1 win at Malaga.

Ronaldo set up Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale either side of half-time to take his tally of assists to 10 alongside 26 goals in just 20 appearances this season.

"I liked his performance a lot. He was fantastic and the key in the game," said the Italian.

"It is strange because we are so used to him scoring, but he provided two assists and a great part of the merit for this victory is owed to him."

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