If you were at the game last weekend, you probably saw Cristiano Ronaldo raising his hand and talking to the assistant referee when Alvaro Morata scored a goal. We are all familiar with this brazen, arrogant, attention-seeking, wasteful and self-centred man. If you have been following the game closely, you may have noticed that Ronaldo has complained about Morata’s goal several times and the social media were quick to criticise him.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal drought
Real Madrid captain Cristiano Ronaldo has appeared to appeal for offside for Alvaro Morata’s late winner. Morata, who came off the bench, poked home at the second attempt to secure the deserved win. After the goal, Ronaldo raised his right arm in the air and looked at the linesman. In a way, it looked a bit like he was looking for reassurance after missing an open goal.
The real Madrid superstar has been a bit selfish on the pitch this season. He has been prone to scoring against Sergio Ramos in recent matches and has never gone four games without scoring at the Bernabeu. But there was one moment when he could have scored a hat-trick. With only Gorka Iraizoz to beat and Alvaro Morata and Toni Kroos to his left, he had a chance to score a spectacular goal. But he didn’t give it to his teammates and instead tried to get a goal himself.
Ronaldo hasn’t scored in four consecutive matches, and he has been jeered in the process. After all, his goal output has decreased from his highs of 2012-13. His fellow clubmate Lionel Messi has already reached 50 goals for this season. Cristiano Ronaldo hasn’t scored a goal in four games, so he is clearly frustrated by the situation.
In a recent Champions League game, Real Madrid’s lack of goals could have affected the players. They would have been devastated, especially if they had lost. However, having a good team is one of the greatest feelings in the world for any player. Recent achievements, such as the European Championships, have proved this. In this game, Cristiano Ronaldo failed to call Morata’s goal offside but was caught offside on one occasion.
It was the seventh consecutive win for Juventus without Cristiano Ronaldo, who played a crucial role for the team. Ronaldo had been missing from the starting line-up on international duty and was only a bench substitute against Spezia. Despite the absence of Ronaldo, his team won 3-2. Moreover, they now stand in second place in Group E after winning seven games in a row.
After Morata’s goal, the disputed goal was awarded. The match was tied after the VAR decision. It took 10 minutes for the official to re-show the final VAR image, which looked like a goal from the same place as the original TV replay. However, the offside decision was not overturned because the defender’s left foot was trailing at the time of the ball’s play.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s protest at Morata’s goal
The real Madrid legend has faced criticism after a bizarre celebration following Alvaro Morata’s winner against Athletic Bilbao. Cristiano Ronaldo lifted his arm in protest following Morata’s goal. It’s been reported that the Portuguese star wanted the goal to be disallowed. A report in Sport magazine revealed the details of the celebration, and it seems that Ronaldo was unhappy that his teammate had not scored. However, this is nothing new for Ronaldo.
Juventus manager and player Benatia defended Cristiano Ronaldo after the game, saying the Portuguese star should be happy with the semifinals. In fact, Juventus deserved this win as they had worked so hard to get where they are. But after the match, Cristiano Ronaldo protested, shouting at the linesman to flag Morata’s goal as offside. The reaction was bizarre, but it is not surprising.
Real Madrid have been unable to make a comeback this season, as Morata’s goal was enough to put the European champions out of reach. The Portuguese international is now a candidate for Real Madrid’s talisman. With 26 goals this season, he’s just 15 behind Barcelona’s Lionel Messi in the Pichichi. Despite this, Real Madrid are in desperate need of a new striker, as Alvaro Morata’s goal against Real Madrid was vital.
Alvaro Morata had a golden opportunity to make it 2-0 for Juventus against Dynamo Kiev. However, he couldn’t get to the ball on the open net and instead went for an unnecessary back heel. The result was that his weak effort rolled off the right side of the post, and Ronaldo’s protest at Morata’s goal was in vain. Morata’s goal was not an offside strike, and the game ended 3-0.
The Real Madrid superstar’s protest was criticized by fans on Twitter. Although it’s unlikely that Ronaldo would be given a yellow card, his protest at Morata’s goal could still be a big distraction. It was also a great season for football. The Portuguese is now only 17 goals behind Pele. However, fans of Ronaldo’s rival Messi have accused him of stealing Morata’s goal, with the latter defending him with a “waving” gesture.
The Italian has been critical of Cristiano Ronaldo in recent weeks, as the Portuguese had a late penalty saved by Pirlo. However, despite this, Juventus are still in the Champions League, and they are well-positioned to make the semifinals. Cristiano Ronaldo, meanwhile, has scored 14 goals in 12 games, while Morata has scored three in Serie A. Cristiano Ronaldo’s protest at Morata’s goal was justified as long as the team was winning.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s career decline
During a recent match against Athletic Club, Real Madrid’s Alvaro Morata scored the winning goal with a brilliant late goal. However, the linesman spotted Ronaldo looking to the goalkeeper to appeal for offside and speculation has already begun about his declining career. The Portuguese legend has also been linked to conspiracy theories that he is a supreme egotist.
After the game, Ronaldo appeared to appeal for offside, raising his arm and slapping his leg in apparent protest of Morata’s goal. While not unprecedented, it was uncharacteristic for a frustrated player to act in such a way. Ronaldo’s reaction was a little strange but not unexpected. The gestures were clearly an indication of frustration, and his reaction was not the kind of play we’re used to seeing from the Real Madrid star.
Ronaldo’s inclusion in Manchester United’s starting line-up on Sunday reveals bigger problems at the club. The Portuguese international has been an absolute luxury at the club, and is now playing in less games. It’s no surprise, then, that his influence in the big games has diminished, and he has become a less important player. The Portuguese has become more effective against Serie A’s bottom five, and only once against the top four in a league game.
After a frustrating match against Norwich, the Portuguese was understandably frustrated. A hat-trick is the only thing he has achieved in four consecutive games. Cristiano Ronaldo’s lack of goals has clearly affected his confidence, but the striker is now confident despite the defeat. A win against Norwich could prove decisive in his career. If he plays this way, his chances of scoring at the Bernabeu will become even better.
The real question now is, how will he replace Ronaldo? After all, he was the first player to be signed by Manchester United after the Matchday one of the 2021/22 Serie A season. Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure has been a nightmare for the club. Juventus fans had waited for hours to see their favourite player. But now, the Portuguese is starting to feel some deja vu. The club had already qualified for the Champions League group stage. A win over Dynamo Kyiv on Monday night ensured the club’s fifth win in the group stage.
After the Champions League final, Juventus will be disappointed with the result. Real Madrid had a great team, but the team itself is still a great deal better. A deserved defeat would have left Ronaldo a little dejected. But the reality is that it was unlikely that he would have lasted long in this game, despite an infamous goal.
