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WATCH: Record-breaker Gareth Bale nets in Real Madrid rout

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Gareth Bale scored the third goal in Real Madrid's 5-1 win at Getafe

Gareth Bale produced a sublime finish to help Real Madrid to an emphatic 5-1 victory over Getafe on Saturday afternoon.

The Welshman produced the best of Real's five goals when he broke clear of the defence to net for the 16th time in La Liga this season.

Since leaving Tottenham in 2013, he has impressed for Madrid, recently passing Gary Lineker's goal tally to become La Liga's highest scoring British player in its history.

On Saturday, when he sprinted away from the Getafe defence and coolly slotted a left-footed effort past Vicente Guaita for Madrid's third, he broke yet another record by beating his best season goal tally to date.

Image: Gareth Bale was on target in Real Madrid's fine 5-1 victory

Real Madrid moved to second in La Liga, just one point behind rivals Barcelona, albeit having played a game more.

Barcelona's recent poor form has allowed Real Madrid a way back in, with them and Atletico hot on the heels of the Nou Camp outfit.

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Click the video above to watch a clip of Bale's sublime finish in the 5-1 rout over Getafe.

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