Atlético started the game with the right attitude, I was actually hoping it would be more close to decide the winner. But what can you do against [C.] Ronaldo? 3 goals, 1 assist.... Unfortunate that he is an arrogant prick, though.
Plus, it could have ended in much worse fashion for Atlético, Real created enough chances to humiliate them
I still don't understand how some ppl are so simple minded. You guys dismiss him simply as arrogant without even knowing him personally or even knowing what the people around him say of his character. On the pitch he is always concentrating and determined to make a difference, its strong determination and confidence. Its a fine line that not everyone recognises. Not everyone will be described as "noble. A good lad and a hard worker" by Zidane. Btw, He doesn't just point at his leg after scoring any goal. It was a amazing strike, something that can only be done by putting in a lot of work
Totally agree with Jogafutebol i've seen many documentary of him and he is like the most simple person you will ever meet, he is down to earth and if their is a word that really describes him its worker or even better extremely hard worker. This man doesn't leave his house during the season. He goes home from practice and then returns to practice the next day that is his life.
I recommend every one watch ( ) This video. Its in portuguese but if you know spanish you'll some what understand. I recommend it to everyone Real fan, Barca fans, Sporting fans, absolutely everyone
He might be down to earth but I think you're redefining simple here. He has great work ethic, doesn't waver from his goals (which is easy for someone as famous as him) and works hard even though he's probably at the summit of the footballing world. But "simple" no! I recently saw pictures of his Lamborghini Aventador being towed in Madrid. He deserves absolutely everything he owns but this is a list of the "simple" toys he's owned: Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, Bentley Continental GT Speed, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, Rolls-Royce Phantom, Audi R8, Bugatti Veyron, BMW X5 4. 8 iS, Bentley Arnage, Ferrari F430 and Porsche 911 Turbo. You get my point I suppose.
@Jogafutebol, it's not being simple minded: if doesn't get the ball he complains every single time. Yes, he is many times well placed to score and it's frustrating if you don't get th ball in that kind of situation, but the way he complains at his teammates.... Unreal! He is phenomenal as a player, he has great work ethic as @Franky4fingers stated.... However, he has this prima donna atittude.... I'm a big fan of his footballing skills, not of his character...
Good players test themselves in different situations and learn to adapt. This makes ronaldo better in my eyes. Messi is scared of losing hence why he will never leave and his prime will be short lived. 3 years and we may say messi who?
It's different. Ronaldo is not a homegrown player. He maxed at Manchester United and wanted a new challenge. Why would Messi every leave Barcelona? He's got nothing to prove. Ronaldo struggles internationally for the same reasons. The team isn't good enough. Tevez, Rooney, Carrick, and Evra are all very good players. Such an astonishing revelation that football is a team game. Damn.
I believe both Messi and Ronaldo are brilliant players and are exceptional in their own way. But right now, Ronaldo has the edge over Messi simply because he has plied his trade in both Portugal, England and Spain (impressing in all leagues); Messi, however, has remained in his comfort zone for too long. Try the EPL, Messi. I dare you
C'min, CR7 is performing well at Portugal? Sorry, but if you state that Messi is worthless in the Argentina team, then you have to say this too about CR7 at Portugal. His performance there is below expectations every time!
Why do these idiots keep bring up "in order to be great you have to play the EPL". Did Ronaldo R9 play epl? Did Zidane play epl? Nedved played the EPL?
If you want to rate a player's skill just because of EPL try judging the england national team
Messi read your comment and he is ready to take up your dare. He has dared you to get all your buddies together and raise a 100m pounds and get him to the EPL
It's not about beating every English team. I think everyone wants to see how well messi can adapt to a new league and team. Ibramovich in Barcelona, Shevchenko and Robben in Chelsea, etc were all flops. Barcelona has the best midfield in the world, so people want to see whether he can perform without xavi and iniesta.
@Reventon.... Poor comparisons, Zidane and Ronaldo also dominated in Serie A and both won world cups for their national teams. Ronaldo was great with Madrid, Barcelona, Inter, Brazil etc. Same story with Zidane. Messi? One team, one philosophy....
Not saying it's correct but your comparisons are silly
To the Premiership fans who think that the Premiership this season is more competitive than La Liga, read these facts.... In La Liga this season three further teams got more competitive. And these three are; Malaga, Levante and Osasuna, which are in 4th, 5th and 6th place respectively. These 3 teams are added to the existing list of 6 teams that of last season, but take one off (Villareal) who have not been as competitive as last season. So there is a total of 5 competitive teams this season, without Real and Barca, so in total there was 7 competitive teams at the start of this season competing for 4 top positions, excluding the top 2. The competitiveness of La Liga progressed even further. 7th place Athletic Club Bilbao with 42 points are 4 points behind next Europa League place, and from 7th place to 11th place there are 5 teams with the same points as Atheltic Club Bilbao, who compete for 5th and 6th place, and all this is without the two teams that are in 4th and 5th position, which in total it would make 7 teams that compete for 5th and 6th place only, plus 2 other teams that compete for 3rd and 4th, which would mean 9 teams compete for 4 top positions in this season and that is excluding the top 2 positions. In the Premier league there is 4 teams competing for 3rd, 4th and 5th places and that is without Man UTD and Man see, which in total this will rise up to 6. 4 teams in the Premiership compete for 3 places and that is without the top two. There is also gap of 10 points for the next following team in the Premiership, which respectively is 7th. Newcastle is the only newest competitive team that managed a place in top 5, the rest are normal as last year, with some even being less competitive (Chelsea and Liverpool) All these facts speak for themselves and are proof, that this season La Liga is more competitive than the Premiership. Argue with facts if must do, but really facts speak, so don't bother wasting your time to contradict this Oh.... And I am talking about this current season, not last season or 10 seasons ago, I am talking about the present. Anyways.... [C.] Ronaldo was great in this match, he was the man of the match for me, so come on Real Madrid, yous can do it!
I don't know why people love to write essays on here lol no offense, but if I have to scroll to finish reading what you wrote, I probably won't read it lol
Attacking players of Real Madrid didn't perform up to their standards in my opinion but defenders did a solid job of keeping Atletico at bay after the equalizer. One thing is for sure if it wasn't for Ronaldo this match was a toss up between the 2 sides. Real Madrid might not have deserved such an emphatic win but Ronaldo definitely did
Almost spot on! Not even the defenders performed tonight, they were very poor. Falcao could have scored a hat trick with only using the head.... Just shows how bad the defending was. For me only Ronaldo, Xabi and Casillias shined tonight
Thank you Vmaestro! I said that last night and Real fans were on to me. I think Ronaldo's brilliance hid an overall average performance by most of the Madrid team. The defence wasn't up to standard. Benz, Kaka, Di Maria didn't do much. Khedira was invisible
I'm sorry but although I agree Kaka, Benz and Di Maria didn't have the best of games, neither did Alonso, but Khedira was great! CRonaldo, Coentrao and Khedira were the best outfield players on the pitch
Juninho, Beckham, Pirlo, Ronaldihno, Zico, Rivaldo, Gerrard, Baggio, Hagi and a good few more are in the group of greatest free kickers of all time, Ronaldo is not there yet. And this is coming from a Real fan
Yea Ronaldo doesn't achieve great bend in his kick but I've never seen anyone get so much dip on it when struck with the laces like that. His backlift is very short and even the follow through is short. Looks more like a 'jab' rather than a full flighted kick. I guess being the greatest freekicker would have to boil down to success rate and from what I heard is that CR7 hasn't got the 'Greatest' success rate
If you never seen a ball with such great dip, it clearly says you've never seen Juninho.... He's the best free kick taker and that free kick he scored against us in the champions league back in 2008 is unforgettable
CR7 simply cannot win. When he single-handily beats Atletico, people call him arrogant because of his celebrations. They say he doesn't celebrate with his team-mates when all he does is give nothing but praise for them
You and your bandwagon fans make ridiculous remarks on every performance he puts in. "He doesn't celebrate with his team. " "He is arrogant. " "He is selfish. " Well, yes. He scored 3 Goals, and had an assist. He single handily won the game. He was the only one who showed up for Madrid
Congratz to Madrid! El Classico has been prepared for by both teams in style. Ronaldo played a magnificent game, great strikes and a wonderfull assist to Callejon!
Great game on away. Keep pushing Real! Los Blancos will keep marching on!
Getting excited to see El Clasico, although I'm hoping Levante would extend the point difference before the clash. :/ One of the best La Liga season so far!
You mean like Arsenal fighting for the title? Lol.... It's only Man City and Man Utd. Lucky City were taken over otherwise it would just be Utd. Had Chelsea not been taken over Man Utd would have 90% of titles in last 20 years. Until yday Man Utd had an 8 point gap over 2nd place....... Yawwwn