Cristiano Ronaldo was absent from the field during Real Madrid’s 4-1 victory over Galatasaray, as he was sidelined. Despite his absence, thousands of Madrid supporters displayed a touching tifo featuring his image during the match, expressing their support for him in the Ballon d’Or race. Ronaldo, moved by this gesture, took to his Twitter account to express his gratitude to the fans.
In his tweet, he said, “Thank you to the supporters for their great support. I would have liked to be on the pitch to help my team.” This acknowledgment from the Portuguese star highlights the impact and significance of the fans’ gesture, even in his absence from the game.