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As the new Primera Liga season prepares to kick-off, Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted he is not certain of a starting place at Real Madrid.

Ronaldo arrived in Madrid this summer after a whopping £80million secured his transfer from Manchester United.

The Portugal international is, nevertheless, just one of a whole host of new arrivals at the Bernabeu, with his fee just part of the staggering £225million spent by Real president Florentino Perez.

With high profile signings such as Kaka and Xabi Alonso, Ronaldo is aware that, despite his standing in the world game, he must consistently weave his magic to be assured of making coach Manuel Pellegrini's first eleven.

"I don't think I will have a more important role in the team than others," he told The Sun.

"I don't think the coach looks at who are the most expensive players.

"He only thinks about putting the best team together and, hopefully, I can be a part of that.

"I know I am not guaranteed a regular spot on the team and if I don't play at my highest level, I will be on the bench.

"I know that in a club like Real Madrid there is not much time for finding your form or else there are a lot of class players waiting to take your spot.

"That pressure can only help me give my very best in every game."

A day after the Champions League group stage draw, Ronaldo has reiterated his desire to make up for last season's final heartbreak at the hands of Barcelona when he was still a United player.

However, the former Old Trafford favourite also has the Primera Liga title in his sights.

"I want to win both the Primera Liga and the Champions League, win everything. Why choose one?

"I have won the Champions League with Manchester United and I still believe that it is the biggest tournament there is to win in all club competitions.

"But I have always admired the Spanish league and dream of winning it one day. When I retire I want to look back and say that I have won both English and Spanish titles, the Champions League and hopefully more international titles."

Real face Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday in their opening game of the new Spanish season.