Azpilicueta Tells Chelsea’s Teammates Cristiano Ronaldo’s Biggest Secret Ahead of EPL Battle

Azpilicueta Tells Chelsea’s Teammates Cristiano Ronaldo’s Biggest Secret Ahead of EPL Battle

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:51 PM
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  • Chelsea will be hosting Manchester United on Sunday evening, November 28, at Stamford Bridge in tough Premier League tie
  • The Blues' captain Cesar Azpilicueta has warned his teammates to be careful of Cristiano Ronaldo in the game
  • César Azpilicueta recalled how Cristiano Ronaldo made him go through pain 11 years ago while playing for Osasuna

Cesar Azpilicueta who is the captain of Premier League side Chelsea has recalled the nightmare of facing Cristiano Ronaldo 11 years ago when he was playing for Osasuna against Real Madrid.

The 32-year-old Spaniard sounded this as a warning for his teammates at Chelsea to have at the back of their minds that Cristiano Ronaldo remains a dangerous forward.

Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed superb playing career at Spanish side Real Madrid where he scored many incredible goals and won titles at the Bernabeu.

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Players of Premier League side Chelsea in action. Photo by Charlotte Wilson
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According to the report on UK Sun, César Azpilicueta and Cristiano Ronaldo met in May 2010, and the Portugal international was brilliant netting for Los Blancos in the La Liga encounter.

What was the result of the match?

Osasuna scored the first goal against Real Madrid, but Cristiano Ronaldo restored parity and also went on to score the winner in the 89th minute as Los Blancos won 3-2.

Cesar Azpilicueta's reaction about Cristiano Ronaldo

''Cristiano Ronaldo is a player that can be dangerous at any time, so we have to be very careful.
“He has a great ability to find spaces, he can shoot right and left and he’s a very good header of the ball.
“We are lucky to be in the best league in the world, playing against very tough opponents. Every day you face different challenges.''

Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to lead Manchester United's attack on Sunday evening at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea in Premier League tie.

Manchester United Striker Cristiano Ronaldo Breaks Silence Following Sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Earlier, Legit.ng had reported how Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo reacted to the sacking of manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at the Old Traffrord.

The Red Devils announced that the manager left his role as manager of the club as the decision came a day after the Red Devils suffered a 4-1 defeat in the hands of Watford at the Vicarage Road.

In what was another disastrous afternoon for the Red Devils, they had to finish the game with 10 men after Harry Maguire was shown a red card in the second half.

Following the loss, United's heirachy met and after the meeting which lasted over five hours, it was agreed that Solskjaer should be sacked.

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