Cristiano Ronaldo's performance became more relevant as Real Madrid's defense seemed to be thinking about something else. Today, the Portuguese ace ended his goal scoring drought to lead Los Blancos to what seemed to be a comfortable 4-0 win, but the Ramos-less defense transformed the game into a nail-biter during the final minutes.
Los Blancos hardly broke a sweat for more than 75 minutes, dominating the hosts with a brace by CR7 and two more goals by Carvajal and Modric thanks to Ronaldo's assists. Nevertheless, a late double by Alex Teixeira and another goal by Dentinho had fans on the edge of their seats, as the Spanish giants conceded their first Champions League goals this season.
Ronaldo reached yet another milestone with Los Blancos today, scoring his 69th goals with the team in 68 European matches, earning most of the praises.
Real Madrid players to score in 200+ different games: Raul Gonzalez, 259; Santillana, 230; CRISTIANO RONALDO, 200.
Jugadores del Real Madrid que marcaron gol en 200+ partidos oficiales diferentes: 259 Raúl González 230 Santillana 200 CRISTIANO RONALDO
— MisterChip (Alexis) (@2010MisterChip) November 25, 2015
Congratulations to Cristiano Ronaldo, who has now scored 450 goals in his club career. What an achievement!
— Arsenal News (@__arsenalnews_) November 25, 2015
Ronaldo and Bale don't get on they say... pic.twitter.com/TSjdXx9iJW
— TheSPORTbible (@TSBible) November 25, 2015
Another record for Ronaldo.. pic.twitter.com/pcw4GVnIWl
— Football Trolls (@Footballltrolls) November 25, 2015
But then again, the team's defense and Rafa Benitez did not escape their fans complaints.
Check it out! Real Madrid hadn't conceded three goals in 11 minutes since ten years ago (They conceded three against Lyon in ten minutes)
#OJOALDATO - Al Real Madrid no le hacían 3 goles en 11 minutos en un partido de UCL desde hacía 10 años (en Lyon, recibió 3 en 10 minutos)
— MisterChip (Alexis) (@2010MisterChip) November 25, 2015
If Real Madrid was a car... pic.twitter.com/ArAkGUGIg8
— Footy Jokes (@Footy_Jokes) November 25, 2015
Real Madrid have the best defense in the world (according to Madrid fans) that they concede 7 goals in 2 games. Wow! What a defense.
— Barca World (@FCBarcelonaHome) November 25, 2015
Real Madrid conceded 10 goals in the last 3 matches. Benitez got me like: pic.twitter.com/IMntJGMeQj
— TheRMFamily (@RMadridFamily7) November 25, 2015
Benitez' red face made me cry of laughter
— Luna (@Ancelottied) November 25, 2015
Van Gaal or Benitez, dunno who's dumber.
— Yusuph HD (@Usouph) November 25, 2015