Ronaldo returns to Brazil, misses Numancia game

Real Madrid striker Ronaldo will miss this weekend's match against Numancia as he is returning home to Brazil due to a family illness, the Primera Liga club said on Friday.

The 28-year-old was given permission to fly to Brazil on Friday morning and is not expected to return to Madrid until next week.

Real are due to play basement side Numancia on Sunday, though the game is under threat because of a frozen pitch.