Bruno Fernandes has sprung to the defence of compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo following Juventus’ exit from the Champions League.
The Serie A giants were dumped out of the competition by Porto, who beat the Old Lady on away goals in Turin on Tuesday.
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Ronaldo has been criticised following the game for failing to find the net himself and for turning his back in the wall for Sergio Oliveira’s extra-time winner.
But Fernandes has hit back at the Portugal international’s critics.
“I’m not surprised. Porto he has a winning mentality, he plays aggressive football and I expected him to create problems for Juventus,” Fernandes told La Gazzetta Dello Sport, via JuveFC.com.
“Ronaldo? Cristiano is one of the greats in the history of football. His mentality inspires those who practice this sport. He has won a lot, but no one can win alone.
“I understand that his presence in Juve had created enormous expectations for the Champions League, but when a team loses, they lose an entire squad, not a single player.”
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