Red-hot Cristiano Ronaldo delighted with Raul record and career milestone

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that he is humbled by equalling Raul's goalscoring record and reaching 501 career goals in Wednesday's 2-0 Champions League win in Malmo.

The Portuguese, 30, struck in both halves to move level with the legendary Spanish striker on 323 strikes for the Blancos, and breach the 500-goal barrier overall.

"501 goals? It's not bad, eh! It is a great achievement," he told reporters at full time on Wednesday.

"I am so happy and so proud to beat this record. I am delighted to do it and make Real Madrid history. That was not something I thought of doing when I arrived.

"Raul has talked with me and he congratulated me. I know he did it from the heart."

Raul reached his tally with 741 appearances for the club, while Ronaldo managed it in just 308.