Ronaldo had harsh words for Xavi after his comparison of Messi and Ronaldo, the ESPN FC panel break down his overreaction.
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Real Madrid start their path in the Champions League, a competition they won a year ago, against Sporting Lisbon, a tough team.
On Cristiano Ronaldo’s return: I enjoyed seeing Cristiano in action, just like everyone else, like the many madridistas at home and everyone who loves Cristiano. “He represents a lot for us and it would be lovely if he could end his career here”, he said. He is an ambassador to the world. “Cristiano always speaks well about us – he is very fond of the club”, De Carvalho told Marca.
The captain’s current contract with Real Madrid is set to run until June of 2018. “He is back from his injury and we are all happy, although he have to give him time, but he will be back tomorrow and he will play”, commented the coach.
This isn’t the first time we have seen disharmony among the ranks at the Bernabeu, with a similar occurrence happening in 2005, when a split was created between the club’s Spanish and Brazilian players.
The 31-year-old forward said after the Osasuna game: “I don’t know, you would have to talk with the president”.
“This is the biggest club in the world and it should have the best players”.
It’s a special match, it’s a special team.
The Portuguese player’s reluctance to rest is a sore point for Zidane, who saw his star man injured in the latter stages of last season after playing 34 consecutive league games without being substituted and 10 straight Champions League games. I’m sure that with every game he plays, he’ll get stronger.
Cristiano Ronaldo left Sporting Lisbon for Manchester United in 2003. It’s going to be lovely.
“It’s absurd that they can’t play”, Zidane said. It is a long competition, but I am convinced we will win this year.
“He had phenomenal talent”. “I hope he scores a lot of goals”.
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Elsewhere, the only major issues are whether Isco will be on the bench after an ankle injury or if Karim Benzema will start in attack ahead of Alvaro Morata.
