Real Madrid GM Jorge Valdano admits they're a better team when Cristiano Ronaldo is playing.

Ronaldo struck twice for Real in last night's Champions League triumph at Olympique Marseille.

Valdano said: "The match was won with authority. We played with ambition and did not concede in defence.

"Cristiano's presence makes us much more powerful because he intimidates your opponent, he scores goals with ease and gives confidence to the group."