Ronaldo praises Liverpool attack, says Madrid are better
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo knows a thing or two about being part of a pacey, direct forward line and has compared the Liverpool team to Real sides of the recent past.
“They remind me of Madrid from a couple of years ago, with three quick players up top,” he said, looking forward to the Champions League final on Saturday.
“If they are in the final, they’re there for a reason and are in it on merit,” he added.
Ronaldo, formerly of Liverpool’s arch-rivals Manchester United, is looking to win a fifth Champions League title in his career, with Madrid seeking their third straight trophy. He is confident they will do it.
“I have a lot of respect for them, but I think Madrid are better. We have to realise the history we can make and we need to show our experience,” said the Portuguese attacker.
“It’ll be something historic, we’re really up for it,” he added.
Ronaldo injured his ankle in the 2-2 draw with Barcelona in El Clasico this month, however he appears to have shaken off any lingering doubts about his fitness after playing an hour of last weekend’s 2-2 draw with Villarreal. He netted his 17th goal in his last 10 La Liga appearances in the process.
“I want to be fine on Saturday, play well, to score if I can, but the important thing is to win - it doesn’t matter who scores, what matters is making history,” he said.