Ancelotti Criticises Madrid Fans for Booing Ronaldo
By Oladunjoye Opeyemi
Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has slammed the club’s fans who booed Cristiano Ronaldo, during their 5-0 win over Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.
The Portuguese forward opened scoring, but was subjected to abuse from a section of the Santiago Bernabeu supporters, over his apparent desire to go for glory all by himself rather than pass.
Ancelotti was surprised by their actions and also criticized abuse aimed at goalkeeper Diego Lopez, by fans who prefer Iker Casillas.
“I said before that I understand us being booed because sometimes that’s what we deserved,” he told reporters after the win. “Now, though I cannot understand it, because we made a great effort.
“Booing Cristiano makes no sense. As for Diego Lopez, I hope he was not hurt by the boos. Ronaldo’s okay, he’s not injured. He just had a little cut to the knee – nothing dangerous.
“On Wednesday we need a great atmosphere – both us and the fans dream of Champions League success. The team had a good attitude tonight and it will serve us well for the next game.”
Madrid face Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday at the Bernabeu.