Cristiano Ronaldo sustained a left hamstring injury while playing for Real Madrid against Almeria on Saturday. The Portuguese international underwent examinations on Monday morning, revealing a muscle injury. As a result, Ronaldo will miss the upcoming Champions League match against Galatasaray. However, he is expected to recover in time to play in La Liga next weekend.
Despite this setback, Ronaldo, who recently showcased a brilliant performance with Portugal against Sweden, remains a contender for the 2013 Ballon d’Or. The injury occurred as Ronaldo was delivering a centering pass during the match against Almeria.
Interestingly, Lionel Messi, the star of FC Barcelona, suffered a thigh injury on the same Almeria pitch at the end of September. The coincidence has led to discussions about the conditions of the field.
