Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has defended his decision to substitute key forward Cristiano Ronaldo during the club’s 2-2 draw with mid table outfit Las Palmas on Saturday. The decision to call him off with 18 minutes remaining has sparked debates in the world of football. Here is how fans on Twitter reacted to the substitution, including Cristiano Ronaldo’s mother Dolores Aveiro. She tweeted: 'Never lower your head.'
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— Dolores Aveiro (@DoloresAveiro) September 24, 2016
it's just kinda funny how ronaldo looked so shook when they subbed him off like he didn't expect it at all
— mೃ༄ (@barcasgrizi) September 24, 2016
Glad Ronaldo was subbed so people realise he isn't the reason we can't score. Jokes.
— Joey (@asensioholic) September 24, 2016
The thing about Ronaldo being subbed is now he's gonna go deadlift a 800 for a week then score a hattrick next game. Not worried.
— J (@notRonaIdo) September 24, 2016
It now appears that the French tactician chose to sub the superstar in order to preserve his fitness ahead of the crucial Champions League clash against high-flying Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund. Check out Zidane’s explanation in the video below during a post-match press conference.
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