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The King called me to congratulate Ronaldo on Juventus wondergoal – Perez

The 33-year-old's overhead kick against Juventus last week got the royal seal of approval


Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has revealed that the King of Spain, Juan Carlos, called him to praise Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Portuguese scored an incredible overhead kick against Juventus as Zinedine Zidane’s side put the Italians to the sword 3-0 in Turin.

It was an effort that drew applause from the home crowd, something that Ronaldo even said had never happened to him previously.

And Perez, who hailed the 33-year-old as the “great heir” to Alfredo Di Stefano at the Bernabeu, has disclosed that he got a very special phone call in the aftermath.

“Juan Carlos called me to congratulate Cristiano,” he revealed to Gazzetta dello Sport. “His goal against Juventus was one of the most beautiful in football history, a wonderful goal by the best player in the world.

“What happened in Turin was very exciting and shows the greatness of Juventus as well as their fans.”

Meanwhile, Perez labelled Ronaldo as the “great heir” to the late Di Stefano, who achieved iconic status with the Spanish side thanks to his exploits in the 1950s and 60s, during which he won five European Cups and scored 308 goals in 396 appearances, and has long been considered one of the all-time greats of the game.

Ronaldo, though, is right up there with him according to Perez, who tried to explain the importance of Di Stefano in the history of Real Madrid.

“The great players of the past are Real Madrid’s main assets,” he said. “Di Stefano changed the history of football, as well as that of Madrid. He helped to construct the legend of Real Madrid all over the world.

“Cristiano is Di Stefano’s great heir and in him the values of Real Madrid are reflected. He’s our all-time top scorer and represents all that we are: talent, work, sacrifice, professionalism and ambition. Cristiano today is a symbol of Real Madrid.”

Ronaldo has played 431 times for Los Blancos and has struck 446 goals, while he has won the European Cup three times in the Spanish capital.

Topmaike007:
nice to meet my fellow los blancos..

hala Madrid

welcome

Real Madrid player ratings from Madrid derby



Keylor Navas: There are few speaking about the signing of a new keeper as Navas is one of the best and he has Zidane's trust. Denied Costa in the first half and Koke in the second half with excellent saves.

Carvajal: Served well in defence and attack. Challenged Oblak on 42 and was really good with his crossing.

Varane: Had an intense afternnon with the speed of Griezmann and Costa's battling. The French defender was good on crosses. Oblak rejected him in the first half with a good chance.

Ramos: The captain suffered in the second half and was under pressure when Atletico got on top in the second half. In injury time, he nearly scored from a free-kick.

Marcelo: Distrated when defending, as always, but that's Marcelo. More of an attacker than a defender and might have been better to rest him and play Theo, who watched on from the bench.

Kovacic: Very good going backwards and pressure in the first half. Foiled Griezmann a couple of times and had a pain in his hip in the second half but recovered well. Replaced on 72 minutes by Modric.

Kroos: Should have had a penalty on 11 minutes when Juanfran fouled him. Controlled the centre of the field and did well to pull Thomas out of position. Played a full 90 minutes.

Lucas Vázquez: One of Real Madrid's best during the games. Explosive and always moving forward and looking for one-on-ones. Could have had a penalty in the first half when fouled by Lucas. Finished with a sore ankle and a booking after a dive in the penalty are in the second half.

Bale: Started the game across from Ronaldo as the striker but became a winger like he was against Las Palmas. Gave Ronaldo the assist for his goal. Played much better on the left than he did as a striker. Played very well in the second half.

Asensio: Hit the crossbar in the 11th minute. Played centrally and it was difficult to stand out against an Atletico side that like to and know how to control the middle.

Cristiano: Continues 2018 with an excellent tally of goals. 24 this year. Taken off in the 63rd minute. Had a shot stopped by Oblak in the first half too.

Benzema: Came on after 63 minutes and never troubled Oblak.

Isco: Came on for Asensio on 72 minutes and gave Real Madrid more options in front of Atletico's defence.

Modric: Brought on at the same time as Isco. Gave Real Madrid rythym in dangerous areas and will be fresh for Juventus on Wednesday.

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Vallejo didn't make the squad

pamcode:
I hear it two without reply. I hope this would not be a stroll.

2-2

LosVikingos:
I told you guys... He's gonna do it again if he love it.

I expect a brace from him with that kick someday.

Odegaard has returned to madrid

After suffering an injury while on loan at Heerenveen, Martin Odegaard has returned to Real Madrid for treatment and to discuss his future.


Last weekend, the youngster broke his metatarsal and will miss the rest of the season as a result.

According to De Telegraaf, the medical services of both clubs met on Friday to discuss the player's progress and his injury.

It seems set that he faces two months on the sidelines and it is yet to be decided whether or not he will join the first team's summer tour or if he will leave on loan for another year.

paroh137:
Kiko Casila has had some shockers this season. He should be replaced with someone else. Kepa woulda been ideal for me, he's young, and I think he'd be happy being second choice gk. Unfortunately that one's already out the window.

zizou disapproval made him to renew with atlectic Bilbao. I've come to realize there might be a bigger option in the summer. Plus the fact zizou trusts navas.

LosVikingos:
The truth is... Goalkeeper isn't our problem

I like navas a lot, but I think a new shot stopper will come next season.

usbcable:
Neymar was first preference truly.

But right now, there is no regrets on getting Bale right?

absolutely no regrets.

usbcable:
lol.

so you still prefer someone that helped your team win a double twice in four years and UCL thrice in same four years to Neymar?

just as you said lets not argue over it

I'm happy we signed bale that year, but I'm telling you that Gareth wouldn't have been here if we had gotten ney's signature.

paroh137:
Please apart from Managing Madrid, do you guys know any other quality Madrid fan blog/site?

stick to this thread bro. You get the gist you need here from every one.

usbcable:
you don dey talk like those british news papers.

no player is ever happy with them and such players are always wanting to move to the EPL

why didn't Madrid offer Bale a new contract?