The club's all-time top scorer recovered from a missed penalty to open the scoring from the spot at a second attempt, before putting Madrid back on top following Bruma's equaliser early in the second half.
And Benitez was pleased with his side's display in a match that saw saw los Blancos temporarily rise top of the table, praising the side and singling out Ronaldo for special attention.
"We controlled the game, apart from 10 minutes. We created many chances and if we had taken more of them we would have been more comfortable," he told reporters after the match.
"Despite missing the penalty, Ronaldo took another one and [carried] the team on his back. The whole team showed character and responsibility.
"If we had taken more of our chances we would have had a much more comfortable game."
Lucas Vazquez rounded off the scoring but the win was still unable to appease the crowd however, with sections of the home support in Madrid again voicing their discontent during the match that saw Madrid overtake Barcelona in the table.
Benitez has been under considerable pressure and protested against the campaign he perceived against himself, the club and president Florentino Perez, adding: "I have my opinion, some of you [the press] have yours.
"I do not doubt the objectivity of the majority of you."
Nevertheless, the coach reiterated his belief that Madrid fans will get behind the team if they continue to strive for positive results.
"When the team work to their maximum, then they can show their quality," he said.
"If they maintain the motivation they showed today they will win many more games.
"Whenever we win we are happy and content, the judgement will come at the end. We are still, for me, on a good path, and we can get better.
"Having so many attacking players means we score more goals, but also it's a bit harder for us in defence."
Ronaldo carried Madrid on his back - Benitez
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