A resounding 83,89% of the AS.com users who participated in an online survey on Cristiano Ronaldo's 72nd minute substitution last night backed coach Zinedine Zidane in making the change at the Estadio Gran Canaria.

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The Portuguese striker was having a discreet evening and was visibly annoyed with the decision. Despite a hand shake with the French coach, the striker from Madeira made no eye contact when making the gesture.

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In the post match press conference the Real Madrid coach explained that the motivation behind the decision was to give the striker a rest ahead of Tuesday's ley Champions League tie away to Borussia Dortmund. A decision that has met with approval by the bulk of our online readers who back the action of the 44 year old coach.