Real Madrid defender has defended Cristiano Ronaldo amid fans criticism

Real Madrid defender has defended Cristiano Ronaldo amid fans criticism

Pepe has defended Cristiano Ronaldo from Los Blancos fans criticism, says ‘I’d like to be in his situation.

The defender talked to the press ahead of Real Madrid‘s Champions League clash with Roma. Pepe feels people are harsh with their  criticism about his club and International teammate, and pointed out to the fact that despite of claim of  former Manchester United  star downfall, he keeps scoring goals, and has warned Los Blancos of complacency against Seria A outfit.

Real Madrid defender has defended Cristiano Ronaldo amid fans criticism

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“The best way to approach a game like this is with humility, team spirit and wanting to win the game. We’ll try to do that to come out on top,” Pepe said, AS reports.

“We don’t forget Schalke last year. The Coach has told us to approach the game to win, seriously. I watched the first leg on TV. They have fast wingers and we’ll give everything to defend the crest of Madrid.”

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“The club and the players know we have to learn a lot of lessons for the future. We won’t go crazy saying we’ll win the Champions League,” he went on.

“We want to win, but we know there are other teams with the same capacity as us. It will be difficult and we have to give everything. The team is together and fighting for the Champions League.”

Real Madrid defender has defended Cristiano Ronaldo amid fans criticism“In the most difficult moment [against Celta] the fans were with us and it shows on the field. We ask the fans to do the same against Roma, because our fans and us together are much stronger.

“Cristiano? He’s top scorer, he’s scored a lot of goals and people keep criticising him. I want to be in his situation.

“I think we have to focus on ourselves, to be together, because we’re stronger together.”