Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that he is humbled by equalling Raul's goalscoring record and reaching 501 career goals in Wednesday's 2-0 Champions League win in Malmo.

The Portuguese, 30, struck in both halves to move level with the legendary Spanish striker on 323 strikes for the Blancos, and breach the 500-goal barrier overall.

"501 goals? It's not bad, eh! It is a great achievement," he told reporters at full time on Wednesday.

"I am so happy and so proud to beat this record. I am delighted to do it and make Real Madrid history. That was not something I thought of doing when I arrived.

"Raul has talked with me and he congratulated me. I know he did it from the heart."

Raul reached his tally with 741 appearances for the club, while Ronaldo managed it in just 308.