Cristiano Ronaldo can only be upset with himself, not manager Zinedine Zidane, after being subbed during Real Madrid's 2-2 draw at Las Plamas on Saturday, says Guillem Balague.
Ronaldo was brought off for tactical reasons for the first time in his Real Madrid career.
Only Zidane could do that, because nobody else is brave enough to do so, but Ronaldo is not in good form.
It is hard for him to beat defenders (he physically peaked at least a year ago, and Zidane's decision confirms it) but now he cannot even impose himself in the box. It is the first time he has been injured for two months so it will be a matter of time till we see a goalscoring Ronaldo.
Cristiano, as you would expect, was upset. He said big words to himself, and shook the hand of Zidane but didn't look at his face.
But Ronaldo should only be upset at himself. He's not in good form, he's peaked physically, and now I think Zidane is responding to that. He will be thinking that on Tuesday, Real have the champions league, and want him rested.
Rotation is the name of the game for the top three teams, and Ronaldo is going to be a part of that.
It can only be good for Ronaldo, because in the past three seasons towards the end of the campaign, he was very poor physically. It could be good news for Real Madrid too.
SKYSPORT.
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