Ronny Hits Back at Critics

Cristiano Ronaldo has hit back at his critics, and insists that he will take the next penalty - and score!

Ronaldo said: "Next time I get a penalty, I will try and put things right. I am not scared. I am always confident. I have 38 goals this season. It is not a problem if I miss one or two. I try to do my best in every game.

"Since I have been in Manchester I have scored 15 or 16 penalties, I think, and missed two. No-one has said anything to me because I always try to score, to play well."

That comment was backed up by Owen Hargreaves, who slotted neatly in at right back after being switched from midfield in a tactical reshuffle.

He said: "Cristiano has scored more than he has missed, so it is fine what happened. Maybe he should have had another penalty. But that was always going to be a difficult decision for the referee. He had already given one early in the game and we were the away team."

The contentious incident occurred in the 30th minute when Ronaldo was bundled over by Rafael Marquez but Swiss referee Massimo Busacca did not give the foul.The Portugal winger was left frustrated and chided the official for his overall performance.

He said: "While you have to respect the decision of the referee, he did not make the best decisions. Too many decisions went to Barcelona, he gave us nothing."

Ronaldo is convinced United will carry more of an attacking threat at Old Trafford.

"It wasn't the best game in Barcelona but in Manchester we will try to win, " he said. "I'm sure the return game will be totally different. Barcelona won't keep the ball like they did in this match and we'll create more chances.

"It will be a different game and I'm sure we're going to play better. We are at home, we will have 75,000 people behind us. We will try to play good football and try to win."

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