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Cristiano Ronaldo: Real reason for Real Madrid star’s poor La Liga form revealed by pundit
CRISTIANO RONALDO’s poor form in La Liga for Real Madrid is down to one thing - age.
Age is catching up with Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid says Craig Burley
That is according to pundit and former Chelsea and Scotland midfielder Craig Burley.
Ronaldo has scored just four goals in La Liga this season in 11 appearances.
He has recovered his form slightly in recent weeks, netting five in his last five in all competitions.
But he failed to have a positive influence on the first El Clasico of the season today, as Barcelona ran out 3-0 winners at the Bernabeu against 10-man Real.
It’s called age. It slows us all down, it catches up. Mother Nature, you can never beat it.
Following the game, Burley was asked the reason behind Cristiano Ronaldo’s struggles.
ESPN presenter Kevin Negandhi said: “Real quick, you mentioned he wasn’t sharp, he hasn’t been sharp. What’s wrong with Ronaldo?”
Burley believes the answer is simple, saying age is catching up with the 32-year-old forward.
“Something that comes to us all Kevin,” Burley responded.
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Ronaldo has scored just four goals for Real Madrid in La Liga this season
“It’s called age. It slows us all down, it catches up.
“Mother Nature, you can never beat it.”
Real Madrid are now 14 points behind Barcelona in La Liga but do have a game in hand on Ernesto Valverde's side.
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