Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo has told his fans that he is fine after his injury scare on Wednesday and that he is grateful for their concern.
Los Blancos coach Zinedine Zidane played down injury fears after the Portuguese international picked up an apparent thigh muscle problem and left the pitch in added time in Wednesday's 3-0 La Liga win over Villarreal at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.
Ronaldo on Thursday posted a message on his Instagram feed for his fans, saying: "All good. Thanks for your support."
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Ronaldo walked off the Bernabeu pitch in injury time clutching the back of his thigh and there was immediate worry that his place in the team for next week's Champions League semifinal first leg with Manchester City could be in jeopardy.
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.
Los Blancos were also boosted on Thursday after winger Gareth Bale returned to training following a back injury that forced him to sit out against Villarreal.
Madrid stay third in the Primera Division table on 78 points, one behind leaders Barcelona and second-placed Atletico.
Zidane on Wednesday said he didn't think the injury was serious.
"He felt something that hurt right toward the end. Right now I can't tell you anything about it. I think it is more of a scare than anything serious," Zidane said. "We will take a look at it after the match to see what is going on. I am less worried now than I was when he left the pitch. It scared him and that is why he left. He was worried, but in the end it was just a scare."