SPORT NEWS: MADRID SWEAT ON RONALDO FITNESS AHEAD MAN CITY CLASH

The Portuguese star was in some discomfort after attempting a bicycle kick in the dying minutes of Madrid's win, and failed to complete a Liga game for the first time this season

Real Madrid's joy at downing Villarreal 3-0 was tempered with concerns over Cristiano Ronaldo's fitness after the forward failed to complete 90 minutes. 

The Portugal striker appeared to hurt himself while attempting a late overhead kick during the game, as Madrid kept the pressure on Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. 

With Madrid having used up their three substitutions, he went straight down the tunnel into the dressing room, marking the first time this season he has failed to complete the 90 minutes in La Liga. 

Ronaldo will now undergo tests on a possible thigh injury, and could be in doubt for the Champions League semi-final against Manchester City.