Ronaldo gifted Benzema a penalty with a great show of faith

BeSoccer 6 years ago 3.2k
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With only a few minutes left in the match between Real Madrid and Alaves, Gareth Bale went down in the box and a penalty was given. Cristiano Ronaldo duly collected the ball and headed towards the penalty spot, where he gave the ball to Karim Benzema. The Frenchman didn't miss.

It was a good gesture from the forward to Benzema, who has been struggling in front of goal. Ronaldo was on a hatrick, but he still gave the ball to Benzema. It was the behaviour of a true captain - Ronaldo was wearing the armband while Sergio Ramos served his suspension. 

Ronaldo had already thanked Benzema for his work in the first goal, where he provided the assist for the Portguese. It was a great assist and Ronaldo signalled as such to the crowd inside the Bernabeu. 

Benzema scored the penalty, sending a powerfully struck effort into the bottom left corner of the goal. 

After scoring, Ronaldo and Benzema embraced each other and Ronaldo said something in Benzema's ear. It's not the first time Ronaldo has come to Benzema's aid, a few weeks ago he was seen calling for the Real fans to stop booing Benzema. 

 

 

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