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Ronaldo backed by team-mates
- Updated: October 24, 2016
Cristiano Ronaldo’s team-mates have leapt to his defence after his barren run in front of goal continued in Real Madrid’s 2-1 win over Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.
The 31-year-old has failed to score in four straight games at the Santiago Bernabeu, a first in his Real career since joining from Manchester United in 2009.
He was even jeered during Sunday’s win over Athletic, despite the result sending Zinedine Zidane’s side to the top of the table.
The criticism persuaded several Real players to offer their support for UEFA’s player of the Year, who was also named on Monday along with Gareth Bale on the shortlist for the 2016 Ballon d’Or for the world’s best player.
Spain forward Alvaro Morata, who came off the bench to score the winner against Athletic, told Real’s website: “When you’re …
