Cristiano's killer instinct a Real relief for Zidane

Madrid back in groove thanks to superstar's return to action

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane warned defenses around Europe that Cristiano Ronaldo is only just getting started after the Portuguese marked his return to action with a brace in a 3-0 Champions League win over Apoel Nicosia on Wednesday.

Ronaldo coolly rolled Gareth Bale's cross into the far corner to score in the 12th minute and could have scored three more before he doubled Real's lead from the penalty spot in the second half, while he was later denied a hat-trick by an offside flag.