July 02, 2023
Former Welsh forward Gareth Bale has recently revealed how Portuguese megastar Cristiano Ronaldo would react if he failed to contribute to his team's wins during his Real Madrid days.
During an interview for a YouTube channel, Bale — who spent five years with Ronaldo at Real Madrid, where they won four Champions League titles together — was asked about the Al-Nassr captain's behaviour.
The retired Wales star revealed that the Portuguese could be very angry if he failed to score in a game, even if their side won the game.
"He was actually okay. He had his moments. For example, if we win 5-0 and he didn't score, he comes in and throws his boots like he's angry. It's like your team winning in the Ryder Cup but you didn't get a point so you are angry," Bale said.
However, he also addressed people's concerns regarding Ronaldo's behaviour, calling him a "nice guy".
"But he was a nice guy, nothing wrong, we didn't really have any problems. A lot of people could be scared of how he is but if you're not then it's fine."
Bale and Ronaldo were both in Real Madrid together, along with Karim Benzema. The three led the team to various victories, playing 658 games, of which they won 427 — including four Champions League titles.