Real Madrid are willing to play the waiting game in their pursuit of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster has played down his side's chances of tempting Cristiano Ronaldo away from Manchester United this summer, insisting he would rather spend his time thinking about more realistic targets.

Real Madrid sporting director Predrag Mijatovic insists he still has “total confidence” in under-fire coach Fabio Capello, and claims the Italian has had no thoughts of quitting the club.

REAL MADRID were last night forced to deny media reports that coach Fabio Capello handed in his resignation 24 hours before tonight’s Champions League clash against Bayern Munich.

Real Madrid have denied suggestions that coach Fabio Capello has offered to resign.