Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has hit back at criticism he's faced over his lack of goals for his club so far this season, pinning the blame on referee Ricardo de Burgos Benoetxea. The officiator sent Ronaldo off in the Super Cup first-leg game against Barcelona in August, which saw the Portuguese legend earn a hefty four-match suspension.
In an interview with French outlet L'Equipe, via Sport, the 32-year-old addressed his uncharacteristic scoring record of one goal in seven league appearances, and singled out his controversial suspension as pivotal in his lack of scoring form. Ronaldo stated:
"Things are going to change, I am not worried.