Cristiano Ronaldo avoids shock Madrid draw against Elche

Cristiano Ronaldo has spared Real Madrid's blushes with a stoppage-time penalty in their 2-1 win over Elche on Wednesday night.

After a goalless first-half, the Portuguese striker opened the scoring for the visitors in the 51st minute with a free kick that squeezed past Herrera.

Elche equalised in stoppage time thanks to a powerful header from Boakye, following some good work from Fidel.

But an inspired Ronaldo did not miss his chance to seal all three points for Real Madrid making no mistake from the penalty spot after Sanchez held onto Pepe inside the box.