Liverpool vs Real Madrid player ratings: Was Cristiano Ronaldo the star man? And how did Mario Balotelli fare?

Liverpool 0 Real Madrid 3

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Wednesday 22 October 2014 19:42 EDT
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Cristiano Ronaldo excelled for Real Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo excelled for Real Madrid

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Cristiano Ronaldo's 70th Champions League goal and a double from Karim Benzema guided Real Madrid to a 3-0 win over Liverpool as the reigning champions notched a third straight victory in Group B on Tuesday.

All the goals came in a devastating 18-minute spell in the first half at Anfield, with Ronaldo moving to within one goal of Raul Gonzalez's record tally in the competition by flicking in a superb opener in the 23rd minute.

The goal punctured Liverpool's bright start and Real took control, with Benzema heading in the second in the 30th minute and making it 3-0 from close range.

Who was the man of the match? Click through our player ratings gallery below

Mario Balotelli's miserable start to his Liverpool career continued as he was substituted at halftime - and swapped shirts with an opponent while walking to the dressing room.

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