Van Nistelrooy Wary Of Ruud Zenit

Ruud Van Nistelrooy believes that Real Madrid will face a tough test in their Champions League encounter with Zenit in midweek and does not think the team relies on him for goals.

The Dutch striker netted a late winner for Los Merengues against Real Betis on Saturday and the media were quick to highlight his excellent scoring record of 60 goals in 97 games for the club.

Now Madrid turn their attention to Europe and Van Nistelrooy is just keen to be in the side and is expecting a difficult game against Dick Advocaat's outfit.

"I form part of the team and do my job. We have all started well and we have shown that we never give up," he told AS.

"It is a good time to go to Russia, but it is going to be a difficult game and we will have to work hard in Saint Petersburg.

"Zenit are doing well and it will be as difficult as the game against Betis was."

Van Nistelrooy was part of the Holland team that were knocked out of Euro 2008 by Russia, but he does not believe that will have anything to do with Madrid's game.

"That is something else. It is completely different because I am going to play for Real Madrid. We want to win there as a team," he added.