Zidane explains how Cristiano Ronaldo proved his critics wrong
Zinedine Zidane said Cristiano Ronaldo proved his critics wrong, after he grabs hat-trick to help Real Madrid to secure 6-0 win over Espanyol on Sunday.
The Portuguese International has come under the severe criticism, due to underwhelming display this season.
Zidane explains how Cristiano Ronaldo proved his critics wrong
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However, hat-trick on Sunday has taken his tally to 19 goals in La-liga in this campaign, and Real Madrid manager hailed the contribution of Ronaldo.
“We have got used to it that Cristiano scores a lot of goals. If he doesn’t score three, he has not done well in the eyes of some,” Zidane said at a news conference.
“It will always be like this, because we have gotten used to his goals. There is no problem if he doesn’t score every now and then. He is hugely ambitious.
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“Plus he put in a lot of work defensively as well today.
Zidane also compliment Karim Benzema for his display, with French striker opened the scoring for Real Madrid.
“It is hard to see anything where he can still improve. But he enjoys working hard and will certainly get even better,” he added.
“It does not matter to me whether he scores the first or the second goal. He is capable of scoring and making goals. Plus he also does his work without the ball.”
James Rodriguez, who was awarded with the rare start in the absence of Gareth Bale, also found the back of the net and Zidane was pleased with the performance of former Porto man.
“James put in a good performance and worked hard for the team,” the Madrid coach stressed.
“I am very happy with his performance. Not just with his display on the ball, because I know what he can do with the ball. It’s easy for him on the ball. But I am happy with his overall performance.”