No Ronaldo dependence for Real Madrid - Buyo

By Naija Yarnings -
Madrid boss Rafa Benitez claimed before his team's 2-0 win at Malmo on Wednesday that he hoped other players will chip in and help the Portuguese when it comes to scoring goals this season. Ronaldo then hit both of his side's strikes in Sweden to draw level with Raul on a record 323 goals for the club and also surpassed the 500- mark with his double in the Champions League group game. Ronaldo now has half of Madrid's 20 goals this term, but Buyo told Goal : "There is no dependence on Cristiano Ronaldo. To give you an example, they defeated Barcelona in the final of the Copa del Rey (in 2013-14) when Ronaldo wasn't playing. Zero dependence." Former Madrid midfielder Ruben de la Red, who took part in a veterans' match alongside Buyo, told Goal: "I don't think there is "Cristianodependence", just like there is no "Messidependence" at Barca. They are two players who stand out in their teams and it's normal they are missed when they are not playing. "But if Cristiano isn't playing for Madrid, there's Bale, James, Modric, Benzema... a lot of players who can come in." Ronaldo is available, but Atletico midfielder Koke is doubtful for Sunday's derby, while Madrid are sweating on the fitness of Sergio Ramos, Bale and James for the clash at the Vicente Calderon. "Koke is important for Atletico," De la Red said. "He has become their standard-bearer in midfield, but they have a big squad and great players. Let's hope Sergio, Bale and James make it, but if not then someone else will come in. All of the players offer guarantees." Asked for a prediction, he joked: "5-0 would be ideal! That way the goal-average is sorted for the second match. But the best thing for Madrid is to win and get the three points. I wouldn't call Atletico favourites just because they are playing at home. Anything can happen in a derby." This is the first derby in many years without the presence of former Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas, who left for Porto in the summer and set a new appearance record in the Champions League this week. "It's extraordinary," Buyo said. "His level has been fantastic at Madrid and now at Porto. The fact he has played more than anyone else in the Champions League speaks for itself. It has extraordinary value."

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