real madrid defender sergio ramos has defended team mate cristiano ronaldo following his apparent strop during the 2 0 defeat of levante on sunday, saying: 'it is difficult to be cristiano' the portuguese superstar was criticised for his cold reaction towards both of gareth bale's goals as he failed to score himself before disappearing directly down the tunnel as his team mates applauded fans after game it is not often that ronaldo does not get his name on the scoresheet, although ramos insists the 30 year old deserves to be recognised for what he brings to the team beyond his goals cristiano ronaldo cut a frustrated figure during real madrid's 2 0 victory over levante on sunday  this acrobatic ronaldo volley was headed off the line, before bale volleyed in the rebound to make it 1 0  bale scored both goals while also releasing his recent frustration with an emotional celebration  ronaldo doesn't look at bale after his shot deflected off the welshman madrid's second goal  video bale was more motivated ancelotti  'it is difficult to be cristiano and he has been performing at a very high level for a number of years,' the defender told the official madrid website 'he knows himself better than anyone, he has a very competitive character and we are not worried if he didn't score if bale subsequently did 'we have to appreciate what he brings to the team' the spain international insists that madrid can recover from their so called 'crisis' to beat barcelona to the la liga title and retain their champions league crown 'we must be more united than ever it was a difficult game following the run of form that we have had and the level of pressure that is placed on real madrid, which is more than at any other team we have to accept that, but i don't think that this is a troubling period madrid defender sergio ramos (left) has defended his team mate, saying he should be appreciated more  under fire coach carlo ancelotti has the support of the dressing room, despite real's recent slump in form  'there are two months of top level competition left, we have one point less than the leaders and are in the quarter finals of the champions league, which is a tournament that is exciting us again' ramos also gave his backing to under pressure coach carlo ancelotti who, despite bringing los blancos their elusive 10th european cup last term, has found his position questioned following recent results 'ancelotti is doing well he has gone through a difficult situation but if anyone deserves respect, it is ancelotti, especially after last season'
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cristiano ronaldo reacted coldly as gareth bale scored both goals in 2 0 victory over levante on sunday  sergio ramos believes cristiano ronaldo should be appreciated for more than just his goals at the bernabeu  spain international backs his side to win la liga and champions league  read: cristiano ronaldo could make an emotional return to man united  click here for all the latest real madrid news 