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Ronaldo: I am phenomenal

Cristiano Ronaldo has cockily claimed to be "simply phenomenal" after netting twice against Hercules.

His double against La Liga's giant killers during Real Madrid's 3-1 victory on Saturday took his goal tally to an amazing ten in four league encounters.

Ronaldo, who has now notched 13 strikes in all competitions, boasted in comments to the Sun: "I am in phenomenal shape and on a great run of form.

"I come away happy with everything, for scoring and for winning."

However, Barcelona rival Lionel Messi, who oversaw his own side's 5-0 destruction to Sevilla at the weekend, countered back after strike partner David Villa was subjected to taunts from Madrid master Jose Mourinho over his recent month-long goal drought.

Villa shattered his barren streak by helping himself to a double against the Andalusians.

Messi snapped back: "You shouldn't attach any importance to what Mourinho says."

Champions Barcelona trail the capital outfit by a solitary point.

considering this is The Sun,it can hardly be true...

Cristiano training before game against AC Milan

Ronaldo hails Mourinho's spirit

Cristiano Ronaldo has opened up about his relationship with new boss Jose Mourinho - a man who he has not always liked.

During Manchester United's title triumph over Chelsea back in 2007, there were more than a few unfavourable remarks and reviews made by the "Special One" about his Portuguese compatriot.

Some of the more standout opinions Chelsea's Mourinho had about his then rival club's star player included "immature", "disrespectful" and "ill-educated".

But football can be a funny old game and both men now find themselves having to work together for a common goal - bringing the La Liga title back to Real Madrid.

In their brief time working together so far, they have certainly made an impression this season.

Overcoming a slow start, Ronaldo has fired Real to the top of the La Liga standings with an incredible 10 goals in his last four league games. After only a short time together, Mourinho is already considered as good as United manager Sir Alex Ferguson in Ronaldo's eyes.

"Mourinho is a good coach with a very clear philosophy. Now you can say, already, he is the father of Real Madrid," Ronaldo was quoted in the Daily Mirror as saying.

"He and Sir Alex are so very different but at the same time very similar.

"They share the experience, the winning spirit of victory. Of course, one of them is much older and they have lived through two very different stories.

"But I loved the time I spent working with Sir Alex and have great memories. We built a friendship and now I feel the same feeling with Mourinho. For me they are the two best coaches in the world.

"This year you can see that several things have changed: discipline, aggressiveness, style of play and the willingness to work hard and together towards the same goal. This season is very different from the past. Madrid this year is not last year. We are totally different. "

Mourinho, Ronaldo and the rest of the star studded Madrid team play at the San Siro on Wednesday night where they will put their perfect Champions League Group G record on the line against AC Milan.

RM VS AC MILAN

CRISTIANO RONALDO: " THE TEAM'S REACTION WAS VERY GOOD"

"We took just one point, but they could have been three because we played much better"

Realmadrid.com / Translation by Michael J. O'Donnell

Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe addressed the media after the 2-2 draw against AC Milan.

Cristiano Ronaldo

"The team is happy because we took one point, but they could've been three because we played better. We have to think positive and learn from this game. Our reaction was very good."

"I like referee Howad Webb a lot, but he can't give a perfect performance all the time, just like we can't either. His greatest mistake was allowing Milan's second goal, but he shouldn't be reprimanded fiercely. He triesd to do his best."

Ronaldo was absolutely terrible during the game. He was just dancing, and when he was pounched in throat, he pretended that an ac milan players hit his nouse. BUUUUU

Gala of the Real Madrid Foundation.

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