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Gareth Bale blasted by Real Madrid fans but statistics show there was little difference between him and Cristiano Ronaldo last night

Bale was even verbally attacked as he left the Bernabeu

James Orr
Thursday 14 May 2015 14:28 BST
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Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo at the Bernabeu last night
Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo at the Bernabeu last night (GETTY IMAGES)

Gareth Bale has come in for non-stop criticism from Real Madrid supporters after his performance in Real's 1-1 draw with Juventus last night that saw them knocked out of the Champions League, but looking closely at the stats, there was little difference between him and Real talisman Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ronaldo scored from the penalty spot to give Real hope in the tie, but it was from his only shot on target - the same amount as Bale.

SHOTS ON TARGET

Ronaldo 1

Bale 1

SHOTS OFF TARGET

Ronaldo 2

Bale 6

PASSES

Ronaldo 30

Bale 29

PASSES COMPLETED

Ronaldo 26

Bale 25

PASS COMPLETION

Ronaldo 87%

Bale 86%

Bale was abused by Real Madrid fans as he left the club's Santiago Bernabeu stadium last night. He was whistled during the match by fans frustrated at his performance, but the hostile reception for Real's world-record transfer buy then spilled over into the car park after the final whistle.

The 25-year-old Bale defended his form afterwards after missing a string of chances as Real Madrid lost to Juventus on aggregate in the Champions League semi-final.

Bale has come in for repeated criticism in Spain and the boo-boys were out again in the second half of Wednesday's 1-1 draw in the Spanish capital as Bale missed several opportunities - five in the second half alone.

The result saw Madrid's defence of their European crown end with a 3-2 aggregate defeat but, while disappointed, Bale defended his own role.

"There have been some ups and downs but personally I think I've played well," he told Sky Sports of his season. "I've maybe not scored as many important chances as I'd like but my general play has been good. My finishing is not as good and that's something to work on for next year.

"What doesn't kill me makes me stronger and I'll learn from this season and take it on."

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