Sergio Ramos has said that he understands why some Real Madrid supporters were jeering Cristiano Ronaldo during their Champions League win against Bayern Munich – although he thinks fans at the Bernabéu should be more respectful.

Ronaldo was repeatedly whistled throughout the first-half of the quarter-final match, before he struck a late hat-trick to send Madrid into the semi-finals of the competition.

Ramos explained after the match that the whistling was because the home support hold Ronaldo to a higher standard and constantly expect the Portuguese star to deliver, although he requested people to “think a little more” about their actions.

Real Madrid 4 Bayern 2 player ratings Show all 22 1 /22 Real Madrid 4 Bayern 2 player ratings Real Madrid 4 Bayern 2 player ratings Keylor Navas – 6 out of 10 Found wanting when called upon. Should have done better to prevent Ramos’ own goal. Real Madrid 4 Bayern 2 player ratings Dani Carvajal – 7 out of 10 His early effort from range may not have gone in but it set the tone for Madrid to have the better of the first half. Real Madrid 4 Bayern 2 player ratings Nacho – 7 out of 10 More solid than his defensive partner, and looks to be benefitting from gaining Zinedine Zidane's confidence. Real Madrid 4 Bayern 2 player ratings Sergio Ramos – 6 out of 10 Unfortunate to divert the ball into his own net, but it could have been avoided with a little more communication. Real Madrid 4 Bayern 2 player ratings Marcelo – 9 out of 10 Excellent. Superbly blocked Thiago’s effort early on, then produced a brilliant goal-line clearance after the break to deny Robben. Impressed going forward too, setting up Ronaldo in extra time. Real Madrid 4 Bayern 2 player ratings Luka Modric – 7 out of 10 Key to Madrid’s excellent spells of first half build-up. Ronaldo should have rewarded one particularly special pass with the goal it deserved. Real Madrid 4 Bayern 2 player ratings Casemiro – 7 out of 10 Careless in his challenge on Robben for the penalty. Otherwise, a solid presence disrupting Bayern’s forays forward. Real Madrid 4 Bayern 2 player ratings Toni Kroos – 5 out of 10 Struggled to match the influence of his fellow midfielder Modric. Real Madrid 4 Bayern 2 player ratings Isco – 6 out of 10 Failed to build on Saturday’s excellent showing at Sporting. Real Madrid 4 Bayern 2 player ratings Karim Benzema – 5 out of 10 Offered very little before being hauled off for the more impactful Asensio. Real Madrid 4 Bayern 2 player ratings Cristiano Ronaldo – 8 out of 10 A quiet start but then came another ‘clutch’ goal, just like his two in Bavaria. Two more followed thanks to poor officiating, but this was still a reminder that you should never write Ronaldo off. Real Madrid 4 Bayern 2 player ratings Manuel Neuer – 6 out of 10 Will be disappointed to have conceded six over the two legs, but was outdone by some poor officiating here. Real Madrid 4 Bayern 2 player ratings Philip Lahm – 6 out of 10 Struggled to cope with Marcelo, who got the better of him too often. We have come to expect more. Real Madrid 4 Bayern 2 player ratings Jerome Boateng – 7 out of 10 Heroic block on the line stopped Ramos from putting the hosts in front in the first half. Real Madrid 4 Bayern 2 player ratings Mats Hummels – 8 out of 10 Another defender who put his body on the line when it counted. Spectacularly blocked Kroos’ shot in the first half. Real Madrid 4 Bayern 2 player ratings David Alaba – 5 out of 10 His poor crossing let his teammates down when they were making headway early on. Real Madrid 4 Bayern 2 player ratings Xabi Alonso – 5 out of 10 Surprisingly poor in possession during his last Champions League appearance, with several wayward passes. Replaced by Thomas Muller deep into the second half. Real Madrid 4 Bayern 2 player ratings Arjen Robben – 8 out of 10 Made things tick in Bayern’s attack. Questionable role in the penalty, maybe, but his side's stand-out performer still. Real Madrid 4 Bayern 2 player ratings Arturo Vidal – 4 out of 10 His tackle was fair and should not have resulted in a red, but still, too often a liability. Should also have done better when slipped in by Robben soon after Bayern’s first goal. Real Madrid 4 Bayern 2 player ratings Thiago – 5 out of 10 Off the pace in the opening stages and failed to grow into the game. Real Madrid 4 Bayern 2 player ratings Franck Ribery – 5 out of 10 A fading force, unfortunately. Simply did not trouble Madrid’s backline with the regularity of Robben. Withdrawn for Diego Costa. Real Madrid 4 Bayern 2 player ratings Robert Lewandowski – 6 out of 10 Not his best night, despite cooly converting the penalty.

“I understand the public and Cris,” Ramos said after the match. “He is a player who always gives the maximum. He can have good or bad matches like everyone.

“But people should think about it a little more. The Bernabéu has pounced on all the big players because they always ask for a little more.

“It is difficult to succeed here.”

Ronaldo was given a hard time before hitting a hat-trick (Getty)

The Madrid captain was in a combative mood after the full-time whistle and also commented on a tweet posted by Gerard Pique immediately after Ronaldo’s crucial 76th-minute goal, which television replays proved to be offside.

Pique simply wrote “…” in a tweet which was shared over 100,000 times, but Ramos hit back and told his international team-mate to re-watch some of Barcelona’s recent European displays.

“He should rewind and look back to the PSG game and see if he thinks the same about the referees,” Ramos said, according to Marca.