COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score nine goals in the group stage of the Champions League on Tuesday as he helped the Spanish giants to a 2-0 victory at Copenhagen.
Madrid, which already secured top spot in Group B, took the lead when Croatia playmaker Luka Modric curled the ball into the top-right corner in the 25th minute.
Ronaldo, who seemed absent during the first 45 minutes, scored three minutes into the second half pouncing on a ball headed on by Pepe. He should have added his 10th goal of the campaign but missed a 90th penalty.
"I've broken a Champions League record and I feel very happy about it," Ronaldo said. "The team's in good shape, feeling confident while playing attractive football."
Though Madrid had more possession, Copenhagen caused its opponents problems on the counter-attack.