Ronaldo Puzzled By Juve Protests
Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed he does not understand why Juventus protested the penalty call on Vazquez.
Real Madrid won the first leg 3-0 away, but were behind by that same margin at the Bernabeu.
As the match looked destined for extra time, Mehdi Benatia clattered into Lucas Vazquez and a penalty was awarded.
Buffon protested the decision vehemently and was sent off for dissent.
And Ronaldo believes it was a clear penalty and is perplexed Juve protested it.
“I really don’t understand why they were protesting, but football is like that,” he said. “If they didn’t make the foul, Lucas would score the goal. We’re happy to be in the semi-finals.”
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Madrid 1-3 Juventus (4-3 Agg): Ronaldo’s Last-Gasp Penalty Sends Holders’ Through As Buffon Sees Red
Cristiano Ronaldo’s stoppage-time penalty saved holders, Real Madrid, from a stunning Champions League exit against Juventus, with the Spanish giant progressing 4-3 on aggregate after a night of high drama at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The Italian giant had produced a stunning performance at the Santiago Bernabeu, with Mario Mandzukic’s brace and a Blaise Matuidi goal putting them 3-0 up in little over an hour, levelling the tie on aggregate after Real’s 3-0 victory in Italy last week.
But as extra time loomed, English referee Michael Oliver awarded a penalty for a clumsy challenge by Medhi Benatia on Lucas Vazquez in the area.
A furious Gianluigi Buffon was sent off for his protests at the decision, and it wasn’t until the 97th minute that Ronaldo was able to take his spot-kick, beating substitute ‘keeper Wojciech Szczesny from 12 yards.
Real had looked vulnerable, but the late drama meant they would not suffer an embarrassing exit to match that of rivals Barcelona at the hands of Roma 24 hours earlier.
Ronaldo became the first player in Champions League history to score in 11 straight matches in the competition, while his goal extending his scoring streak to 11 matches across all competitions.
He also became just the third player to reach 150 appearances in the Champions League, following former Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas (167) and former Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez (151).
Madrid will face Liverpool, Roma or Bayern Munich in the semi-finals, as the La Liga giants go for a third consecutive Champions League title.
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