Real Madrid thumped Villarreal 3-0 on Wednesday night.

Real Madrid remain in the title race after goals from Karim Benzema, Lucas Vazquez and Luka Modric earned them a hard-fought 3-0 win at home to Villarreal, although Cristiano Ronaldo was unable to finish the game due to a suspected muscle injury.

The Portuguese walked off the Bernabeu pitch in injury time clutching the back of his thigh and his place in the team for next week's Champions League semi-final first leg with Manchester City could be in doubt.

Madrid stay third in the Primera Division table on 78 points, one behind leaders Barcelona and second-placed Atletico.