Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his Ballon d'Or triumph by scoring from one of his trademark free kicks as Real Madrid beat Osasuna 2-0 on Wednesday to reach the Copa del Rey quarterfinals on Wednesday.
Ronaldo smashed a swerving shot from 25 meters around the defensive wall and straight at goalie Andres Fernandez. The keeper tried to punch it out but ended up sending it down off the ground and between his legs into the net.
Osasuna forced Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas into a number of saves to close the half after having rarely threatened before Ronaldo's opener.
Video: Osasuna 0-2 Real Madrid (All Goal and Highlights)
Angel Di Maria capped a quick counter in the 56th by sweeping home Jese's cross following a long run from the halfway line, securing a 4-0 aggregate victory at El Sadar Stadium.
''The team looks better with every game,'' Jese said.
Madrid defender Fabio Coentrao was shown a second yellow card in the 85th and Madrid finished with nine players after substitute Alvaro Morata came off minutes later with his left eye swollen shut following a collision earlier on.
Ronaldo's 30th goal in all competitions this season - and 37th when counting those scored for Portugal - further justified the forward's pick as world player of the year ahead of Lionel Messi and Franck Ribery.
Ronaldo made way for Gareth Bale in the second half but the world's most expensive player made little impact.
Madrid will next play Espanyol, which eliminated second-tier Alcorcon 4-3 following a 4-2 home win on the night.
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