Don't tell Nike but their favourite footballer CR 7 was AWOL again as Real Madrid slumped to a 2-1 defeat against Bayern.
Real's £80 million pound man once again failed to deliver on the big stage, as Real were outclassed at the Allianz Arena.
Mario Gomez could, and probably should, have scored a hat-trick on Tuesday and Madrid were lucky to finish with 10 men after a wild hack from Marcelo in injury time. We're becoming used to this aggressive streak from Mourinho's Galacticos, and Ronaldo's below par showing in big matches are also increasing in frequency.
Real did score from the rebound after the worlds most expensive (and followed) football contrived to shoot straight at Manuel Neuer in the best chance of the match. The rebound eventually came back to CR 7, who's cross shot was bundled in by Ozil.
Ronaldo looked a world away from the oiled gladiator who has decimated Spanish defences and Madrid scoring records in his short time in Spain; reduced to shooting from distance and a few poor free-kicks.
He also flinched in last years Champions League el Classico. Gifted with a free header six yards out the Portuguese forward didnt even work Victor Valdes with a chance that would have levelled the tie for Real.
Less than 10 minutes later Leo Messi escaped the Madrid defence to tap home before his superb solo goal settled the tie beyond doubt.
The margins were fine but Ronaldo failed to produce when it truly mattered, whereas Messi stepped up with two crucial goals to book a place in the financial and subsequent demolition of United at Wembley.
Ronaldo did send Manchester United on the way to the 2008 title, after his powerful header beat Petr Cech in the all Premier League final. But he almost cost United dearly in the ensuing penalty shoot-out. He missed one of the early penalties and only the infamous John Terry slip prevented Chelsea from their first European triumph.
Ronaldo's scoring record at Real has been phenomenal, very close to Messi levels, but without the same media frenzy. His goals have also come in what is undoubtedly the weaker teams of the two Spanish giants. Unfortunately, until CR7 steps up on the grandest of stages he will remain in the shadow of Lionel Messi, which is no great failure.
Real's £80 million pound man once again failed to deliver on the big stage, as Real were outclassed at the Allianz Arena.
Mario Gomez could, and probably should, have scored a hat-trick on Tuesday and Madrid were lucky to finish with 10 men after a wild hack from Marcelo in injury time. We're becoming used to this aggressive streak from Mourinho's Galacticos, and Ronaldo's below par showing in big matches are also increasing in frequency.
Real did score from the rebound after the worlds most expensive (and followed) football contrived to shoot straight at Manuel Neuer in the best chance of the match. The rebound eventually came back to CR 7, who's cross shot was bundled in by Ozil.
Ronaldo looked a world away from the oiled gladiator who has decimated Spanish defences and Madrid scoring records in his short time in Spain; reduced to shooting from distance and a few poor free-kicks.
He also flinched in last years Champions League el Classico. Gifted with a free header six yards out the Portuguese forward didnt even work Victor Valdes with a chance that would have levelled the tie for Real.
Less than 10 minutes later Leo Messi escaped the Madrid defence to tap home before his superb solo goal settled the tie beyond doubt.
The margins were fine but Ronaldo failed to produce when it truly mattered, whereas Messi stepped up with two crucial goals to book a place in the financial and subsequent demolition of United at Wembley.
Ronaldo did send Manchester United on the way to the 2008 title, after his powerful header beat Petr Cech in the all Premier League final. But he almost cost United dearly in the ensuing penalty shoot-out. He missed one of the early penalties and only the infamous John Terry slip prevented Chelsea from their first European triumph.
Ronaldo's scoring record at Real has been phenomenal, very close to Messi levels, but without the same media frenzy. His goals have also come in what is undoubtedly the weaker teams of the two Spanish giants. Unfortunately, until CR7 steps up on the grandest of stages he will remain in the shadow of Lionel Messi, which is no great failure.
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