Cristiano Ronaldo to miss Real Sociedad clash

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that forward Cristiano Ronaldo will be absent from the squad to face Real Sociedad on Saturday.

Ronaldo picked up a knock in Madrid's 3-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday evening, and Ancelotti has admitted that the Portuguese attacker needs to "rest" ahead of key matches later in the campaign.

The Italian told reporters: "Tomorrow, Cristiano will rest. He is tired and has a bit of a problem.

"We prefer him to stay in Madrid, work and get ready for the next game. He has played a lot of games. We just want him to rest."

The 29-year-old has netted 45 goals in 41 appearances for Real Madrid this season.