Football Gossip : Cristiano Ronaldo launches into rant at Real Madrid team-mate

 

Cristiano Ronaldo was furious with Real Madrid team-mate Karim Benzema

Ronaldo was leading the line for Real in their Champions League clash with Tottenham when the Portuguese legend blew his top.

With the score level after seven minutes, Ronaldo came close with a crisp header which beat Hugo Lloris only to cannon off the post.

The effort was so powerful that Lloris was still sprawling as the rebound came to Benzema to tuck in to an empty net.

But with the goal at his mercy from 12 yards, the Frenchman rushed his shot and, much to the annoyance of Ronaldo, dragged his shot wide.

The missed oppportunity left Ronaldo fuming as he threw both arms in the air and launched into a furious, expletive-filled rant which was caught on camera.

The flare-up was noticed by BT Sport commentator Steve McManaman, who said: "He's not happy is he.

 

Cristiano Ronaldo was annoyed when Real Madrid team-mate Karim Benzema shot wide

 

Cristiano Ronaldo was furious with Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema

"When he hits the posts he gets so frustrated because he wants more goals."

Co-commentator Darren Fletcher intervened and said: "He scored 42 last year, that was the first time in seven years he didnt get at least 50."

McManaman then joked: "He's slacking Fletch, he's slacking. He played less games and still got to 42."

Ronaldo's mood was further dampened midway through the first half when Raphael Varane deflected into his own net to give Spurs the lead.