Today's front-page headlines from Marca, AS and Mundo Deportivo.

Anti-Virus
Madrid easily solve a clash marked by absences
Essien shines at left back and earns a place against Dortmund
Higuain opened the can with a great goal he did not mean
Cristiano added to it again from the penalty spot: he now has nine
Camacho: “I’m not in disguise: I’m Madrid through and through”
“None of us coaches ever showcase Spanish football”
“Iker, Iker, Iker!” The Bernabeu chant Casillas’ name again after another spectacular save
Messi reigns in a mad match
Atletico on the trail of the leaders

A Workmanlike Win
Victory a formality in the Bernabeu with goals from Higuain and Ronaldo
There were no youngsters: Essien played at left-back and did well
Depor give Barca a great fright
Another exhibition from Messi, who scored a hat-trick
Atletico go for their 10th consecutive victory: they visit Anoeta without Arda but with Falcao on a great run

Messi Madness
Leo gets hat-trick No17 and seals an incredible match
The Messi-Cesc partnership was lethal and Barca maintain the eight-point gap
The referee was awful: he gave a non-existent penalty and sent ‘Masche’ off for no reason
Espanyol and Rayo play for credibility
Real Madrid 2 Celta Vigo 0 - an accidental goal and a penalty won with ‘theatrics’
Higuain scored without intent, Ozil helped get the penalty decision and Casillas prevented a Celta comeback