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Rayo Vallecano 2-3 Real Madrid (La Liga, matchday 35) | April 23, 2016 35′ Bale (assist: Kroos) 52′ Vázquez (assist: Danilo) 81′ Bale

“Cristiano’s injury is nothing serious, but he will not play against Rayo.

“We have to slow him down a bit, but he knows he cannot play against Rayo. He would have liked to play, but he must stay at home.

"He would not have been playing either had it been the final. It would be too much of a risk. We are thinking about Tuesday’s game and we will see day-to-day how things develop before City.

"On the one hand, it is a problem that Cristiano always wants to play, but on the other hand it is good that he is always keen to help the team. I see that as a positive. He always wants to help the team and always wants more. That’s great for a coach.

"Cristiano is untouchable because of his achievements. He gets his break when he needs it. I do not see a problem with him. He did not get injured because he always wants to play. I don’t think he is exhausted.”