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Real Madrid no longer prioritise La Liga

Real Madrid are now prioritising the Champions League.

El Confidencial says Cristiano Ronaldo declared himself fit for the weekend's clash with Real Sociedad, but was overlooked for the 4-0 win.

Ronaldo suffered a knee injury in the first-leg of their Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund, but was given the medical all-clear in the lead-up to the trip to San Sebastian.

Ronaldo wanted to play, even if it meant risking his World Cup campaign with Portugal, but Real coach Carlo Ancelotti convinced him to sit out the game and rest up for Copa del Rey final and their return-leg against BVB.

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