HAT-TRICK HERO RONALDO REMINDS MADRID FANS TO STOP WHISTLING
desire not to be whistled at after helping his side to
a convincing Champions League semi-final first-leg
victory over Atletico Madrid.
Ronaldo struck a hat-trick – his seventh in the
competition – at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday
to inspire the holders to a 3-0 victory, with
Zinedine Zidane's men putting one foot firmly in the
Cardiff final.
whistles from his home fans at numerous points
during the season, but he is eager for that to stop.
"I repeat once, I just want you not to whistle me,"
Ronaldo told MEGA .
"I'll try to give the best as always."
Ronaldo opened the scoring with a header after just
10 minutes before two late goals put a very different
complexion on the tie as Madrid's European
dominance over their city rivals – who they beat in
the 2014 and 2016 finals – continued.
The 32-year-old lauded his team-mates for a
performance which has them in control of the tie
heading into next week's second leg.
"The team has been tremendous. It was my turn to
score the goals, but the team was phenomenal,"
added Ronaldo.
"It was a perfect match, we have a good advantage,
but it's not over. Atletico are very good, but we must
be careful on Wednesday."
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