C.Ronaldo throws reporter's microphone into Lake

Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo was clearly in a bad mood ahead of their game with Hungary throwing a reporters microphone into a lake.

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Ronaldo will score goals - Benitez

Real Madrid coach Rafael Benitez says Cristiano Ronaldo guarantees goals, amid suggestions his side are struggling to click in the final third.

Madrid take on Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Wednesday off the back of a 3-0 victory against Levante in La Liga where they were without the likes of Karim Benzema and James Rodriguez.

Prior to the weekend, which saw Ronaldo become the club's all-time leading goalscorer, Benitez's men had scored only six goals in five games amid a functional start to his time at the Santiago Bernabeu.

"We have a guarantee of goals with Cristiano and as a team we know what we need to do on the pitch," the Spaniard explained.

"Despite the injuries our team has some spectacular statistics. Our team is a team that attacks. Our idea is to score goals and to win the match."

Gareth Bale was withdrawn in the second half of Saturday's win after a recurrence of his calf problem while Luka Modric is also a doubt for Wednesday's clash in Paris.

"We left [Bale] out of Levante, I have the feeling that he is tired, he says he has a small injury but wants to play," Benitez added.

"I decided with my coaching staff to replace him and then we found that he had an injury, but things went well. 

"Losing a player of his quality is important but in the second half the team played well and ended up winning.

"[Modric] has trained these past few days and if he is here it is because we think he is fit, we will train later and then take a better decision."

Benzema misses out as Ronaldo back in Real squad

Cristiano Ronaldo is back in Real Madrid's squad for Tuesday's Santiago Bernabeu Trophy clash with Galatasaray, but the injured Karim Benzema remains absent.

The pair missed Real's Audi Cup matches in Munich as Ronaldo was suffering a back problem while Benzema injured his thigh.

Ronaldo returned to training last week and had never been a doubt for Real's competitive opener against Sporting Gijon on Sunday, although Benzema's thigh problem appears more troublesome.

The France international – who continues to be linked with Arsenal – is not in the squad for Tuesday's clash, with Raphael Varane (muscular) and Pepe (leg) also out injured.

Ronaldo, Messi and Suarez nominated for UEFA award

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona team-mates Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez have been named on a three-man shortlist for the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award.

Messi and Suarez helped Barca to the treble last term, while 2014 winner Ronaldo was once again prolific in a disappointing Real campaign during which they won the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup.

Ronaldo scored 61 goals in all competitions to move above Alfredo Di Stefano into second in the list of all-time goalscorers for the Liga giants.

Argentina captain Messi has also won the award before, while Suarez's nomination serves as reward for a fine debut campaign at Barca in which the Uruguay striker scored 25 goals - including one in the Champions League final win over Juventus.

Five members of that beaten Juve side - Gianluigi Buffon, Andrea Pirlo, Arturo Vidal, Carlos Tevez and Paul Pogba - missed out on the top three, but were all in the top 10 alongside Neymar and Chelsea's Eden Hazard.

A jury made up of journalists from 54 member associations will vote for the outright winner at the Champions League group stage draw in Monaco on August 27.

Alongside Messi and Ronaldo, Barca's Andres Iniesta and Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery have previously won the award.

Mourinho tells Ronaldo: Team honours come first

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has questioned Cristiano Ronaldo's standing as the world's best player, while praising Stamford Bridge star Eden Hazard.

Ronaldo won the Ballon d'Or in January but ended the season trophyless from a team perspective as Real Madrid fell short on all fronts.

And Mourinho, who coached Ronaldo during his time at the Santiago Bernabeu, believes individual honours should come after success with club or country.

Asked if he believed Ronaldo should not be considered alongside Barcelona's Lionel Messi as one of the world's best two players, Mourinho said: "I think so. I don't like players or managers to win individual trophies without the team. Obviously depending on the season they have.

"They have to win some titles, no? Football without titles is nothing.

"Messi won the treble. He won three competitions last year, he reached the Copa America final [with Argentina]. He had a fantastic season for him and for his team.

"I am not saying he [Ronaldo] is not fantastic. I am just saying that, in my personal view, every football player in the world should understand that a team has to be in front."

Hazard's qualities have seen him become the most fouled player in the Premier League and Mourinho is worried the attacker could pick up a serious injury.

"Eden was very lucky not to break a leg last season," he added. "He's getting stronger and stronger, not just in his body but in his attitude. He's mentally tough. He's not the kind of boy who overreacts.

"After a bad tackle he never rolls and rolls like other players do.

"But the reality is that last season he was lucky - let's see what happens next season. He could have been injured many times. He suffered more than a couple of nasty tackles and could have been in trouble. I saw lots of players breaking legs and ankles with less than that.

"I would like more protection for him but it's beyond my control. I don't want to change his mentality or personality. I don't want him to start crying or overreacting. I want Eden to be what he is - absolutely fantastic."

Benitez refutes Ronaldo rift rumours

Rafael Benitez has reiterated there is no problem between himself and Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo.

Reports in recent weeks have suggested the pair have traded heated exchanges during pre-season, and tension erupted between them after Benitez disallowed a Ronaldo goal during training.

Despite talk of a rift within the Madrid camp, Ronaldo has started both friendlies at the International Champions Cup in Melbourne against Roma and Manchester City.

With Benitez set to lead his new charges against former club Inter in Guangzhou on Monday, he again insisted he had no issues with the Portugal international.

"My relationship with him is good," said Benitez. "When someone gets angry during a training session, but then does their job, there's no problem, it's fine."

Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on Twitter to Real Madrid’s Champions League progress

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has taken to social networking site Twitter to give his reaction to his side’s progress to the semi-finals of the Champions League.

The defending European champions got the better of their city-rivals Atletico Madrid to retain their chances of winning the prestigious competition for the second season in a row.

Having drawn the first leg of the tie 0-0 at the Vicente Calderon in Madrid last week, Carlo Ancelotti’s side needed just a 1-0 win in the second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu tonight.

Los Blancos got just that, with Manchester United-owned striker Javier Hernandez’s goal in the 88th minute proving to be the difference between the two teams.

Madrid were helped by the dismissal of Atletico star Arda Turan in the 75th minute, but over the two legs, Carlo Ancelotti’s side deserved to win the tie.

Following tonight’s victory, former United star Ronaldo posted the following message on Twitter.

"Another important step in the UEFA champions league competition, thanks for your support".

Madrid will find out on Friday who they will face in the last four of the Champions League this season when the draw is made.

Spanish giants Barcelona, German powerhouse Bayern Munich and Italian champions Juventus are the other three semi-finalists.

Madrid are aiming to become the first team in history to win the title twice in a row in the Champions League era.

Madrid to reject Ronaldo appeal

Real Madrid are unlikely appeal Cristiano Ronaldo’s yellow card in Wednesday’s 2-0 win at Rayo Vallecano, according to AS.

The Portuguese received the caution from referee Melero Lopez for an alleged dive after he appeared to have been felled in the box by Rayo defender Antonio Amaya, triggering an automatic suspension for picking up five yellows.

The final decision will not be taken, however, until the both the player and coaching staff have been consulted, although it is understood the club are happy for him to sit out Saturday’s home game with Eibar.

Their reasoning is that there are more difficult fixtures on the horizon, with Los Blancos due to face Sevilla, Espanyol and Celta Vigo in the coming weeks.

Ronaldo was joined on five yellow cards by James Rodriguez and Toni Kroos, who will also miss the Eibar clash, while Sergio Ramos, Luka Modric and Dani Carvajal are all one card away from suspension. 

C.Ronaldo scores his 300th Real Madrid goal in 2-0 win over Rayo valecano

Christiano Ronaldo scores his 300th Real Madrid goals after a 2-0 victory over a spirited Rayo Vallecano to remain hot on the heels of Primera Division leaders Barcelona.

After Real Madrid 9-1 demolition of Granada over the Weekend, Ronaldo secured five goals and increased his chances of scoring his 300th goal, which he achieved when he scored the first goal in the victory over Rayo vallecano.

That kept Real four points behind the leader 'Barca', who had beaten Almeria earlier on Wednesday, but Carlo Ancelotti's men did not have things all their own way as Vallecano proved more than a match for them, after they drew at half time.

It was the visitors who started brightly, though, as Ronaldo rolled a volley across the face of goal while James should have done better when he was picked out with time and space on the edge of the box, but the Colombian shot straight at David Cobeno.

Vallecano grew into the game, and Alberto Bueno cut in from the right before his low 25-yard strike forced Iker Casillas to palm away.

At the other end Gareth Bale's volleyed goal was chalked off after the Welshman had narrowly strayed offside, but Real's attacks were growing rarer and rarer.

Vallecano were causing particular problems from set-pieces, and Adri Embarba's corner was flicked on before taking a touch off Manucho which forced Casillas into another smart save.

The veteran goalkeeper was called into action once again as Tito's corner was met by an unmarked Roberto Trashorras, who could only plant a header straight at Casillas shortly before the interval.

Real, though, appeared to regroup at half-time and were the stronger team after the interval.

Bale's diving header only narrowly missed the target, while Ronaldo should have been awarded a penalty after being upended by Antonio Amaya, but the Portuguese was instead booked for diving.

The three-time Ballon d'Or winner was then heckled for the rest of the match by the partisan Vallecano crowd.

But he had the last laugh as he opened the scoring for Real in the 68th minute, heading into an empty net for his landmark goal after he had been found following Dani Carvajal's burst into the box.

It was 2-0 five minutes later and Ronaldo this time turned provider, squaring for James, who cut on to his left foot before tucking past Cobeno from the edge of the area.

To their credit, Vallecano refused to give up but their efforts were in vain as Real held to secure all three points.