Real Madrid fans chant Cristiano Ronaldo’s name in Espanyol game in tribute to Man Utd star after tragic death of baby
THIS is the touching moment Real Madrid fans chant Cristiano Ronaldo’s name following the tragic death of his baby son.
The Manchester United star and partner Georgina Rodriguez announced the heartbreaking news earlier this month.
The baby sadly passed away during childbirth, leaving Ronaldo and his family in “the greatest pain.”
Tributes have been paid across the footballing world following the devastating news.
And fans at former club Real let Ronaldo know he was on their mind as they secured a record 35th LaLiga title today.
Los Blancos beat Espanyol 4-0 to secure Carlo Ancelotti’s first-ever Spanish crown.
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And as the clock hit the seventh minute, Real fans burst into chants of Ronaldo’s name, with the time marking his iconic shirt number at the Bernabeu.
Ronnie scored 450 goals in just 438 games at Real, winning two titles and four Champions Leagues.
And despite his shock exit to Juventus in 2018, Ronaldo remains a popular figure at the club.
Earlier today he posted a heartwarming picture of himself holding his baby daughter, the twin of the boy who passed away.
The snap showed Ronaldo staring lovingly at his daughter while cradling her in his arms, along with the caption: “Forever Love.”
The girl is Ronaldo’s fifth child, with the United star also father to Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, 11, Eva, 4, Matteo, 4, and Alana Martina, 4.
The Portuguese star was given compassionate leave by Manchester United following the sad news of his child’s passing.
When he returned from the hospital, he wrote on social media: “Home sweet home. Gio and our baby girl are finally together with us.
“We want to thank everyone for all the kind words and gestures.
“Your support is very important and we all felt the love and respect that you have for our family.
“Now it’s time to be grateful for the life that we’ve just welcomed into this world.”
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And since returning to the pitch, Ronaldo has been in barnstorming form.
He netted his 100th Premier League goal in the 3-1 defeat at Arsenal before scoring again in the 1-1 draw with Chelsea.