David Navarro admits to Cristiano Ronaldo text apology

Levante defender David Navarro has revealed that he has sent Cristiano Ronaldo a text message to apologise for elbowing him on Sunday.

Navarro caught the Real Madrid talisman with a stray elbow last weekend, cutting open the Portuguese forward and forcing him to leave the pitch complaining of dizzy spells.

The centre-back has since insisted that he meant no harm and admitted that he sent Ronaldo a text to say sorry.

He told Intereconomia that the text read: "I saw I really hurt you, I apologise."

Ronaldo gave Madrid the lead in Levante before being substituted in a crucial 2-1 victory for Jose Mourinho's side.