Cristiano Ronaldo remains confident he will pip Lionel Messi to the Champions League goalscoring record after edging closer to Raul’s mark in Real Madrid's 3-0 win at Liverpool on Wednesday.
Ronaldo moved within one of the former Madrid striker by grabbing his
70th strike in the competition at Anfield, one more than Barca star
Messi.
The Portuguese had numerous chances to claim a share of the record but was thwarted by home goalkeeper Simon Mignolet.
Ronaldo was certainly not downbeat afterwards, however, telling Sky Sports:
"I am not worried about that. I know I'm going to beat the record, if
not tonight then some other game. Messi is very close too."
The
former Manchester United star acknowledged the individual prize on
offer, admitting it was "an indication of hard work" but was happy to
focus on the team's impressive progress.
He added: "It's a team game. We have nine points, 75 per cent of the qualification is done.
"It was special, my first goal here at Anfield and I feel very proud for that. We got the three points, it was amazing.
"We
knew before the game that Liverpool at Anfield is difficult but we
played fantastic, especially in the first 45 minutes and we deserved to
win."
Madrid were ruthless in a first half they dominated,
Ronaldo's wonderful finish following neat build-up play from James
Rodriguez added to by two Karim Benzema strikes.
Carlo
Ancelotti's side are favourites to become the first team to retain the
Champions League but Ronaldo was adamant they must not let-up.
"We
are taking it step by step. We are going to try like last year. We know
it's going to be very tough. We are positive and know it will be
possible if we play like that.
Wednesday 29 October 2014
Sunday 26 October 2014
Cristiano Ronaldo: Chelsea strongest team in Premier League
Former Manchester United hero Cristiano Ronaldo believes that Chelsea have been the best team in the Premier League so far this season.
The Portuguese winger spent six years with the Red Devils before swapping Old Trafford for the Santiago Bernabeu in the summer of 2009 for a then-record transfer fee.
During his time in Manchester, he won three Premier League titles, with United’s Sunday opponents Chelsea winning two and Arsenal claiming the other in his debut season in England.
Asked whether United can win the title this season, Real Madrid star Ronaldo spoke fondly of his former club but admitted they face a tough ask in overhauling the Blues as a result of their fabulous start to the campaign.
“You can never write off Manchester United. It is only the beginning but it will be tough for United to win the title this year I think because they are already too many points behind Chelsea in my opinion,” he is quoted as saying by the Daily Mail.
“Chelsea are a little bit stronger than all the other teams this year. But of course in the Premier League over a season you never know what can happen. That period near Christmas is really tough and you can easily drop points because there are a lot of games in a really short space of time.
“Chelsea have made a great start and they can be champions. I hope Manchester United can come again at the top of the league.
"At the moment they are many points behind Chelsea and have had some disappointing results at the start of the season. But let's see what happens it is an exciting league and anything can happen.”
Jose Mourinho's side sit clear at the top of table after winning seven of their first eight league games this campaign. Their only dropped points to date came in the 1-1 draw away at reigning champions Manchester City, a result which the Blues will look upon favourably despite former player Frank Lampard grabbing a late equaliser for the hosts.
The Portuguese winger spent six years with the Red Devils before swapping Old Trafford for the Santiago Bernabeu in the summer of 2009 for a then-record transfer fee.
During his time in Manchester, he won three Premier League titles, with United’s Sunday opponents Chelsea winning two and Arsenal claiming the other in his debut season in England.
Asked whether United can win the title this season, Real Madrid star Ronaldo spoke fondly of his former club but admitted they face a tough ask in overhauling the Blues as a result of their fabulous start to the campaign.
“You can never write off Manchester United. It is only the beginning but it will be tough for United to win the title this year I think because they are already too many points behind Chelsea in my opinion,” he is quoted as saying by the Daily Mail.
“Chelsea are a little bit stronger than all the other teams this year. But of course in the Premier League over a season you never know what can happen. That period near Christmas is really tough and you can easily drop points because there are a lot of games in a really short space of time.
“Chelsea have made a great start and they can be champions. I hope Manchester United can come again at the top of the league.
"At the moment they are many points behind Chelsea and have had some disappointing results at the start of the season. But let's see what happens it is an exciting league and anything can happen.”
Jose Mourinho's side sit clear at the top of table after winning seven of their first eight league games this campaign. Their only dropped points to date came in the 1-1 draw away at reigning champions Manchester City, a result which the Blues will look upon favourably despite former player Frank Lampard grabbing a late equaliser for the hosts.
What do you make of Ronaldo's comments - are Chelsea the team to beat?
Friday 24 October 2014
Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed his return to England despite missing out on another goalscoring landmark
ristiano Ronaldo remains confident he will pip Lionel Messi to the Champions League goalscoring record after edging closer to Raul’s mark in Real Madrid's 3-0 win at Liverpool on Wednesday.
Ronaldo moved within one of the former Madrid striker by grabbing his
70th strike in the competition at Anfield, one more than Barca star
Messi.
The Portuguese had numerous chances to claim a share of the record but was thwarted by home goalkeeper Simon Mignolet.
Ronaldo was certainly not downbeat afterwards, however, "I am not worried about that. I know I'm going to beat the record, if not tonight then some other game. Messi is very close too."
The former Manchester United star acknowledged the individual prize on offer, admitting it was "an indication of hard work" but was happy to focus on the team's impressive progress.
He added: "It's a team game. We have nine points, 75 per cent of the qualification is done.
"It was special, my first goal here at Anfield and I feel very proud for that. We got the three points, it was amazing.
"We knew before the game that Liverpool at Anfield is difficult but we played fantastic, especially in the first 45 minutes and we deserved to win."
Madrid were ruthless in a first half they dominated, Ronaldo's wonderful finish following neat build-up play from James Rodriguez added to by two Karim Benzema strikes.
Carlo Ancelotti's side are favourites to become the first team to retain the Champions League but Ronaldo was adamant they must not let-up.
"We are taking it step by step. We are going to try like last year. We know it's going to be very tough. We are positive and know it will be possible if we play like that."
The Portuguese had numerous chances to claim a share of the record but was thwarted by home goalkeeper Simon Mignolet.
Ronaldo was certainly not downbeat afterwards, however, "I am not worried about that. I know I'm going to beat the record, if not tonight then some other game. Messi is very close too."
The former Manchester United star acknowledged the individual prize on offer, admitting it was "an indication of hard work" but was happy to focus on the team's impressive progress.
He added: "It's a team game. We have nine points, 75 per cent of the qualification is done.
"It was special, my first goal here at Anfield and I feel very proud for that. We got the three points, it was amazing.
"We knew before the game that Liverpool at Anfield is difficult but we played fantastic, especially in the first 45 minutes and we deserved to win."
Madrid were ruthless in a first half they dominated, Ronaldo's wonderful finish following neat build-up play from James Rodriguez added to by two Karim Benzema strikes.
Carlo Ancelotti's side are favourites to become the first team to retain the Champions League but Ronaldo was adamant they must not let-up.
"We are taking it step by step. We are going to try like last year. We know it's going to be very tough. We are positive and know it will be possible if we play like that."
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