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Cristiano Ronaldo suggested that Real Madrid has conceded the Liga title and is now fully focused on lifting the Champions League.

Madrid has fallen nine points behind league leader Barcelona in recent weeks and that gap will widen should the Catalan side get something from its game in hand against Rayo Vallecano on Thursday.

Madrid's bid for the crown was hurt by a disappointing draw at Malaga and was swiftly followed by a 1-0 home defeat to city rival Atletico Madrid.

With 11 games to play Ronaldo – who has scored 35 goals in all competitions – has acknowledged winning the league may be a challenge too far and hinted European success is now the top priority.

"This [his goal-scoring feats] is a result of years of hard work and dedication," the Portugal international said at a promotional event in Madrid.

"I'm almost always the same and my plan is to continue this way with Real Madrid to leave our fans happy."

"I want to keep the momentum despite things being complicated in the league campaign. We're still in the Champions League and that's a competition that motivates everyone connected with the club, especially as no one has won as many titles in the European Cup as we have. 

"So all is not lost."

Madrid has a 2-0 lead over Roma from the first leg of its Champions League last-16 tie and hosts the Serie A side next Tuesday.