Real Madrid travelled to Elche on Sunday evening knowing that a win would open up a four-point lead at the top of La Liga.
The first 45 minutes finished goalless despite the visitors creating a number of good chances.
Real Madrid eventually took the lead just before the hour, however, when Karim Benzema converted from close range.
Cristiano Ronaldo then netted 20 minutes from time as Los Blancos secured all the points in routine fashion.
Read how it all unfolded in Sports Mole's minute-by-minute live commentary of the action below.
ELCHE: Tyton; Damian, Roco, Lomban, Albacar; Aaron, Pasalic, Adrian, Victor; Rajr; Jonathas
REAL: Casillas; Carvajal, Pepe, Varane, Marcelo; Silva, Kroos, Isco; Bale, Benzema, Ronaldo
Today #Ancelotti joins the 100 club...in 99 games w/ #RealMadrid: 77 wins, 270 goals, 241 points and 4 titles. #Rockstar
— Semra Hunter (@SemraHunter) February 22, 2015
Benzema's goal correctly disallowed....but very, very tight call pic.twitter.com/EhkB3gpOUx
— Inside La Liga (@InsideLaLiga) February 22, 2015