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No way past Juve, says Ron Thursday 10 March, 2005
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Real Madrid ace Ronaldo, who has today opened the door for an Inter return, has praised Juventus’ defensive strength.
The Brazilian was dumped out of the Champions’ League last night after the Bianconeri won 2-0, thus ensuring a 2-1 aggregate victory.
"We came to Turin to win," said the striker, who was sent-off in the tie. "We did have a few chances but we were unlucky with them.
"We perhaps should have been more decisive as we got inside their penalty area quite regularly, but we couldn’t do anything about it.
"Qualification would have been a lot easier had we scored a goal but Juventus have a great defence."
Speculation suggests that Wednesday’s game may have been his last for Real in Europe, as rumours of a possible swap with Inter sensation Adriano continue.
"I will always have Inter in my heart but I’ve not heard these voices," said the South American.
"I would happily return but there have been no negotiations and no contact. The club have also said nothing about a possible Adriano bid."
Ronaldo joined Real, who have been associated with Adriano for the last six months, in the summer of 2002 after the player asked to quit the Italian giants.
Meanwhile, Madrid striker Raul believes that his side lost the tie by only winning 1-0 in Spain.
"We tried our best but it was difficult to score," said the Spaniard. "Our performance in the first leg deserved to reward us with more than just one goal.
"We didn’t end the tie there and Juventus were able to take advantage of the chances they created in the second leg."
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Real Madrid ace Ronaldo, who has today opened the door for an Inter return, has praised Juventus’ defensive strength.
The Brazilian was dumped out of the Champions’ League last night after the Bianconeri won 2-0, thus ensuring a 2-1 aggregate victory.
"We came to Turin to win," said the striker, who was sent-off in the tie. "We did have a few chances but we were unlucky with them.
"We perhaps should have been more decisive as we got inside their penalty area quite regularly, but we couldn’t do anything about it.
"Qualification would have been a lot easier had we scored a goal but Juventus have a great defence."
Speculation suggests that Wednesday’s game may have been his last for Real in Europe, as rumours of a possible swap with Inter sensation Adriano continue.
"I will always have Inter in my heart but I’ve not heard these voices," said the South American.
"I would happily return but there have been no negotiations and no contact. The club have also said nothing about a possible Adriano bid."
Ronaldo joined Real, who have been associated with Adriano for the last six months, in the summer of 2002 after the player asked to quit the Italian giants.
Meanwhile, Madrid striker Raul believes that his side lost the tie by only winning 1-0 in Spain.
"We tried our best but it was difficult to score," said the Spaniard. "Our performance in the first leg deserved to reward us with more than just one goal.
"We didn’t end the tie there and Juventus were able to take advantage of the chances they created in the second leg."
