Striker struggles reinforcing Real's Ronaldo reliance

Cristiano likely to be sole survivor of 'BBC' front line against Bayern

MADRID - Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo were once the untouchable trio, but only one of Real Madrid's feted "BBC" can be sure of a place against Bayern Munich on Wednesday.

Ronaldo has dragged Real into the Champions League semifinals with, even by his standards, an astonishing goal glut that includes 22 in 12 games, and at least one in each of his last 11 matches in Europe.