“The team knew how to suffer and work hard, we have improved”, said Benitez, who nevertheless admitted the “team needs to keep improving”. “I would very much like to work with you”.
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The boos came as Real Madrid defeated Paris Saint Germain 1-0 on Tuesday night thanks to a Nacho Fernandez goal to assure their place in the last 16 of the Champions League with two group matches to spare.
Real Madrid v PSG is just about one of the biggest games that club football can offer at the moment. “We have to talk”.
When asked if the right financial package could tempt him into leaving Madrid, Ronaldo said: “You think the money is going to change my mind now, at 30 years old?”
The exchange was, AS suggests, light-hearted but with a serious edge to it, and Ronaldo added as he walked into the stadium: “I didn’t say that”.
Perez also gave Ronaldo a gentle slap round the face, perhaps to remind him who is boss at the Bernabeu. Real Madrid were handed a welcome boost ahead of their blockbuster clash with Barcelona on November 21 as Cristiano Ronaldo and Toni Kroos became the latest Real stars to be rested by their national teams.
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