Read how Ronaldo reacted to critics after UEFA Champions League final

– Real Madrid defeated Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League Final

– Ronaldo was criticised in the wake of the victory

– The 31-year-old reacts to the critics

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo hit back at his critics after the Champions League victory.

Real Madrid have won 5 – 3 on penalties after the epic encounter ended 1 – 1 after 120 minutes. Cristiano Ronaldo scored the decisive penalty as Juanfran was the victim after he sends his spotkick crashing unto the wood-work.

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Ronaldo has scored 51 goals this season, including 16 in the Champions League.

However he was criticised in the wake of the win.

Ronaldo reacted: “I don’t care about that. I always keep the people who love me [close]. So this Champions League is for them, the guys who support me all the time, my fans in Portugal and around the world.”

He continued: “After this I have more than 4,000 minutes on the pitch this season. I was number one in the team again, for most minutes. That means a lot to me. It means I am still good, I still feel good physically, mentally. If you ask me if I feel tired, of course. I have a lot of minutes in the legs, but I am still there, I am always there.”

Ronaldo gets ready to take his penalty kick

“I showed the team I am there for the good moments and bad moments. This is what makes me feel proud. For seven years now I’m scoring more than 50 goals every year, but I am always asking more from myself,” the striker stressed.

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