Why managers love Cristiano Ronaldo?

Ballon d’or, the annual ultimate recognition for footballers around the world is around the corner. The debate about the best player is getting intense. All candidates is trying to promote themselves. Some people does not think C.Ronaldo deserves it, because he is only a striker. However,in the match between Malaga, the Portuguese shown his exceptional ability for assist. In the match, Ronaldo assists twice, one for Benzema and one for Bale. This increase his assist to 8 times, bring him to the top in La Liga assist table.

In fact, Ronaldo is great not only in scoring and assist, yet his superb will to fight. It can been seen through he is actively running throughout the field in creating the opportunity for his team mates. On 6th minutes, Ronaldo pass the ball in the counter-attack to James Rodriguez. J.Rodriguez’s shot on the left penalty area was blocked by Rosales to the near post. On 12th minutes, Ronaldo nearly put the ball into the back of the net. Bale pass to the right side of the penalty area, Ronaldo took first time shot in 8 yards, but it was denied again by the goalkeeper. On 18th minutes, a goal from Benzema. It was Ronaldo who created the opportunity with a force breakthrough into the left flank. This goal is indeed a big contribution from Ronaldo.

On 40th minutes of the game, Ronaldo again with a direct pass chances for Bale. On 55th minutes, the Portuguese unselfishly pass a ball vertically to Isco. But, Isco’s shot was denied by the brave, Kameni, The second goal from Ronaldo is another contribution by Ronaldo. He gives Bale the scoring chances with a great header pass.

In the game,  Ronaldo shot 6 times, unable to score any goals, but he creates 5 chances for his team mates. 23 out of 27 passes with a 91.3% accuracy. Ronaldo touches the ball 49 times, won 4 out of 11 one on one battles, won 1 time in air-ball battles. 1 time foul, foul by players 2 times. As Bale and Benzema stats could not compare to Ronaldo in the defensive level.

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