DBasia.news – Belgium won the match over Portugal in the round of 16 match of the 2020 European Cup, at the Estadio de La Cartuja, Monday (28/6). The duel became the stage for the battle of Cristiano Ronaldo versus Romelu Lukaku.
After competing in Serie A, now Romelu Lukaku and Cristiano Ronaldo will face each other again. This time, the result to be achieved is to walk into the quarter-finals.
Lukaku does not deny that Ronaldo is one of the best strikers at the moment. In fact, he wants to have one of the abilities of the megastar.
“Yes, on a personal level (competition with Ronaldo). As a team, it is important to win the Scudetto. We have done it. The way we play in big games is extraordinary. We win often. We hope to do it again next season,” said Lukaku as reported Goals.
“I want to have the ability to dribble like Ronaldo. Even with the way he kicks the ball. Ronaldo wants to have my strength,” added the former Manchester United.
Romelu Lukaku also praised Ronaldo’s fighting spirit. According to Lukaku, the former Real Madrid player did not lose his way when he failed. Ronaldo actually answered the criticism with a slick nick.
“How old is Ronaldo? 36? Juventus were knocked out of the Champions League at the hands of Porto. The way Ronaldo has been criticized is incredible.”
“Furthermore, he scored a hat-trick. It’s motivating if you look at someone in the league who can do it at that age. Then, I think there’s no reason not to get to that level. Ronaldo is a player to rely on. Ronaldo is a champion,” said Luke.