Cristiano Ronaldo has clarified that a hand gesture he aimed at Atletico Madrid supporters during Juventus's 2-2 draw with the Liga side was not intended to offend them.
The Portuguese was caught on camera making a hand signal after missing a late chance in the Champions League opener as he arrowed a shot just wide of Jan Oblak's far post.
Turning towards the crowd, Ronaldo appeared to mock Atleti supporters with a gesture that, in Italian, means to be afraid or scared - which could be construed as being a reference to his impressive scoring record against Diego Simeone's side.