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Ronaldo sets new record as Real eventually see off Dortmund

Real Madrid forward Christiano Romaldo celebrating a goal against Borussia Dortmund in group stage match, Uefa Champions League [PHOTO: AFP]

Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo set a record for scoring in every Champions League group game as his side won an entertaining encounter 3-2 on Wednesday at home to Borussia Dortmund, who clinched a spot in the Europa League.

Real were guaranteed a place in the last 16 as Group H runners up behind Tottenham Hotspur, but coach Zinedine Zidane still fielded a strong side for the game, only resting Marcelo, Karim Benzema, Toni Kroos and Luka Modric.

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