In the 2016 UEFA Champions League Final, Real Madrid were beaten 4-3 by Barcelona. In the aftermath, Cristiano Ronaldo was able to score a hat-trick and criticise Undiano Mallenco and Real Madrid’s decision to let Sergio Ramos leave. The two players have been compared by many, with some believing that Ramos was carried by Cristiano Ronaldo.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored hat-trick in Real Madrid’s 4-3 loss to Barcelona
Despite the scoreline, Ronaldo’s performance was far from convincing in the fourth round of the Champions League. In the first half, Real scored a penalty when Dani Alves tripped him outside the box. Ronaldo converted the spot-kick to give his team a 1-0 lead. But in the second half, Barcelona equalized through Neymar’s goal, which Messi converted to make the score level. Real were unable to counter Barcelona’s fourth-half goal, and Lopetegui’s side looked to change things.
As the second half went on, the hosts were under pressure from both sides. After the restart, Ronaldo hit the bar with a powerful shot from distance. Spain were unable to cope with the threat, but Ronaldo was more than capable of scoring a hat-trick. After the game, Real Madrid’s defenders were a handful, and they were lucky not to concede more goals.
With his hat-trick, Ronaldo became the first player to score seven league goals in a single season. This is the highest total for any player in the history of the competition. This treble has taken his tally for the season to 45. Real Madrid’s fans greeted the Portuguese striker in typical style, but it wasn’t enough to win the league. Cristiano Ronaldo will likely win the Golden Shoe.
The hat-trick was the first for a player since Messi joined Real Madrid CF. He has played 30 games in the El Clasico, winning eight, drawing eight, and losing 14 times. In addition, he has scored 18 goals in the El Clasico. Ronaldo has earned his place in the Real Madrid Hall of Fame.
Sergio Ramos scored in 2016 UEFA Champions League Final
After an esoteric goal controversy, a controversial goal by Sergio Ramos was allowed to stand in the UEFA Champions League Final. Ramos’ goal was ruled offside by the match referee Mark Clattenburg, who had refereed the 2014 Madrid derby in Milan. However, because there was no VAR on the pitch, the goal was allowed to stand.
Ramos had only scored twice this season but was a vital component in denying Atletico Madrid in the 2014 final. The defender is one of the few players to score in two finals, becoming only the fifth player in the competition and the first defender to score in two. The goal is a deserved reward for a stellar season for the Spaniard. But what will he be remembered for in the future?
The UEFA Champions League Final was a tense affair throughout the entire game. Diego Simeone had predicted that the match would be tense, and that is exactly what it was. Both teams dominated the first half, and Casemiro even forced a reaction save from Jan Oblak. However, the decisive goal came from a Toni Kroos set piece from the opposite flank, which was delivered by Kroos. The Spaniard volleyed home the winning penalty.
The Spanish international has scored 101 goals in his 16 seasons with Real Madrid. He has also won four La Liga titles, four UEFA Champions League Finals, four UEFA Super Cups, and one FIFA Club World Cup. His goal against Atletico was a controversial one, as it appeared that he was offside at the time. However, he still scored and converted the spot kick, and was named man of the match.
Ronaldo criticises Undiano Mallenco in UEFA Champions League Final
UEFA rules that players must not make post-match comments. However, Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo did not hesitate to criticise the Spanish referee Alberto Undiano Mallenco after the final. The Spanish referee gave three penalties during the game, two of which went to Real Madrid. A penalty for Sergio Ramos was controversially awarded while Xabi Alonso was adjudged to have tripped Andres Iniesta. Ronaldo reacted to the decisions by calling the referee an “anti-Madrid conspiracy”.
The Italian referee also claimed that Undiano helped Barcelona win the game by giving two penalties in the second half. Xavi, on the other hand, believes that the goalkeeper did not make a mistake in giving Barcelona two penalties in the second half. The two sides will meet again in the Copa del Rey final next month. However, Real Madrid were not the only team to criticise Undiano.
Despite the controversy, there were a few positives for the Dutch referee. First, he got many of the decisions right. For example, a goal for Barcelona came from a last-man foul, but Mallenco chose to award it to the winner. However, a decision for the second half was also disputed, with many claiming that Kuipers disregarded the laws of the game.
The referee ruled in favor of Real Madrid, but a penalty for Switzerland was not given. The incident happened after a ball was struck by Ronaldo’s right foot. Pinto’s right hand merely changed the trajectory of the ball. In addition, the ball brushed outside the post. Ronaldo stood there, giggling in disbelief.
Ronaldo says Real Madrid made a mistake by letting Sergio Ramos leave
While it is clear that Ramos has made an incredible contribution to Real Madrid, he is close to leaving the club. His contract expires at the end of the season and he wants to leave in order to create history with Spain. It is hard to blame him for wanting to play until he is 40. Nevertheless, there are some things about Ramos that make him a great player but could also be his Achilles’ heel.
Ramos has a long history with the club. He has a wealth of experience in the club and has won the Champions League and La Liga twice. However, he has fallen out of favour with some members of the Real Madrid squad, including Pepe, Nacho, and Isco. But some of the other players respect him, including coach Zinedine Zidane.
The Real Madrid president, Florentino, has publicly defended the decision to let the Spain international leave. Ramos, meanwhile, has repeatedly said that the club made a mistake by letting him leave. Ramos’ departure has led to several rumors, including a rift between Cristiano and Ramos. However, it is difficult to pinpoint exactly what prompted Ramos to leave the club.
Despite his injury problems, Ramos is still a valuable player for Real Madrid. The French club have offered him a contract worth EUR12m per season, which is a substantial sum of money. Perez’s decision was ultimately the right one, but there is still a debate about the future of the player. The real Madrid president believes Ramos will never return to the Spanish club, but he has backed Florentino Perez’s decision to let him leave.
Iker Casillas tried to block Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Manchester United
Real Madrid midfielder Iker Casillas says he “absolutely” believes Cristiano Ronaldo will stay at Real Madrid after his contract expires in 2020. The former Real Madrid player has made several public statements in recent weeks, including tweets suggesting he will leave for Manchester United. The Real Madrid midfielder has recently been criticised for misplacing passes during a 3-0 win over Real Sociedad. Nevertheless, his performance in the win helped the team extend their lead in La Liga.
Although United had to play with 10 men in the second leg, Fred was a central figure, winning back the ball as the hosts built pressure. He was substituted in the 89th minute, but he made four tackles, registered two interceptions and produced an exquisite outside-of-the-foot cross that allowed Cristiano to score the winner. This was the sort of delivery that Ronaldo craved upon his return to Manchester United. And his goal tally will benefit from it.
But now that the Portuguese superstar has signed a contract with the Red Devils, Casillas is unable to keep him. Casillas is not alone in his desire to keep Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid. The Spaniard’s former club, Juventus, tried to block his move to Manchester United, claiming that the transfer would disrupt the team’s plans.
Casillas also believes that Manchester United should get some numbers around the Portuguese forward. Jones played against both Marouane Fellaini and Gareth Bale just a few weeks ago, so he knows how to cover Cristiano Ronaldo. While Rafael and Phil Jones will be a solid back four, he needs to play with the right number of defenders to keep Ronaldo out of trouble.
