
Real Madrid 3-4 Schalke (5-4 agg): Cristiano Ronaldo nets double as
Champions League holders reach quarter-finals despite losing to
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar-inspired visitors in seven-goal thriller
Cristiano Ronaldo overtakes Lionel messi and Raul as highest goalscorer in European competitions after brace
Portuguese forward scored twice as Real Madrid survived a scare against Schalke at the Bernabeu
Karim Benzema also on target for the hosts as Champions League holders reach quarter-finals
Christian Fuchs, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar x2 and Leroy Sane on target for Schalke but victory is not enough
Champions League last-16 first leg in Germany finished 2-0 to Real Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace for Real Madrid as they made it through to the Champions League quarter-finals

The Portuguese forward heads the ball past Schalke goalkeeper Timon Wellenreuther at the Bernabeu on Tuesday night

Ronaldo is now the highest goalscorer in European competitions after overtaking Lionel messi and Raul with brace

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Klaas-Jan Huntelaar beats Pepe to the ball and fires home Schalke's fourth goal against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu

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The comeback was well and truly on for Schalke after Huntelaar's strike to make it 4-3 to the visitors in Madrid

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Schalke players congratulate midfielder Leroy Sane after his fine strike in the Champions League last-16 second leg

Schalke players salute their fans at the end of the game after beating the Champions League holders 4-3


Karim Benzema was also on the scoresheet for Real Madrid as he re-found his goalscoring touch against Schalke

Benzema is congratulated by Real team-mate Pepe after netting past Schalke goalkeeper Timon Wellenreuther (left)

Schalke left back Christian Fuchs gave the visitors a shock lead at the Bernabeu on Tuesday night

Fuchs' goal fave the German side a lift as they looked to pull off a shock victory against Real Madrid

Schalke players congratulate the defender after his goal in the 20th minute in Madrid in the Champions League

Klaas-Jan Huntelaar restored Schakle's one-goal advantage when he
followed up after Iker Casillas parried the ball into the danger area

The Dutch striker ran back to the halfway line with the ball after scoring against his former club

Huntelaar's goal at the Bernabeu put Schalke back in front with the score at 2-1 in the Champions League clash

Ronaldo stands motionless as Schalke players celebrate scoring a goal at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday night

Gareth Bale looks to get the better of Manchester City loanee Matija Nastasic down the wing on Tuesday night

Carlo Ancelotti gives instructions from the touchline during the Champions League last-16 second leg at the Bernabeu

Huntelaar looks to get away from Real Madrid defender Alvaro Arbeloa as Schalke started positively in Madrid

Luka Modric made his return for Real Madrid after three months out injured after replacing Sami Khedira in the second half

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Around 4,000 Schalke fans made the trip to Madrid to watch their team play in the Champions League last-16 second leg on Tuesday

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Schalke midfielder Marco Hoger is sandwiched by Real Madrid duo Toni Kroos (left) and Raphael Varane (right) in the air

Karim Benzema skips past the challenge of German World Cup winner Benedikt Howedes on Tuesday night

Galacticos: The Real Madrid starting XI line up for a photo prior to the Champions League clash at the Bernabeu

Ronaldo didn't see the funny side after he was shown a yellow card by Slovenian referee Damir Skomina

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting holds his head in his hands after missing an opportunity against Real Madrid

Max Meyer skips past the challenge of Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos (centre) as Pepe (right) closes in on the youngster

Former Chelsea boss Roberto di Matteo prepares to send on young German midfielder Leon Goretzka

Tranquilo Barnetta is tackled by both Isco (left) and Fabio Coentrao (right) of Real Madrid on Tuesday night

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