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Ramos understands Ronaldo whistles

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos understands the whistles directed at Cristiano Ronaldo, but believes fans should be more thoughtful.

Ronaldo was jeered before he struck a hat-trick to inspire Madrid to a 4-2 extra-time win over Bayern Munich to send them into the Champions League semi-finals.

"I understand the public and Cris," he said.

"He is a player who always gives the maximum. He can have good or bad matches like everyone.

"But people should think about it a little more. The Bernabeu has pounced on all the big players because they always ask for a little more.

"It is difficult to succeed here."

Ronaldo became the first player in history to score 100 Champions League goals during his quarter-final heroics.