Ronaldo: Real Madrid MORE special than Barcelona

Cristiano Ronaldo was visibly elated by the reception he received from Real Madrid fans last night.

The former Manchester United star couldn't stop grinning at the media conference immediately after doing a lap of honour in front of over 85,000 fans at the Santiago Bernabeu.

"I never expected the stadium would be full for me," said Ronaldo, "it is awesome.

"It was awesome, a very nice feeling. I did not expect to fill the stadium. To enter the field and seeing this has been incredible.

"I will try to prove that what was paid for me is worth it. I will give my best for Madrid. The treble is a great ambition, but if we win the Champions League and I will still be happy."

Ronaldo also insisted he would avoid the nightlife in Madrid.

"To be successful there must be work. Then there is time for everything else. I'm not going to change my working methods and way of life after changing cities," he said.

Ronaldo added: "Real Madrid is a special club, and Barcelona is a good team, but Madrid is more special. This was one of the most beautiful days of my career."

youyayu

7 Jul 09, 17:00

with those money spent..

they better be

ViNnO

7 Jul 09, 17:05

Lol we shall see next season.

marcteng

7 Jul 09, 19:20

CRISTIANO RONALDO was unveiled as a Real Madrid player last night - and nearly sparked a riot.

A staggering 80,000 fans crammed into the Bernabeu to welcome the Portuguese winger following his world-record £80million move from Manchester United.

But the ceremony was abandoned when Ronaldo had to be whisked away as dozens of supporters ran on to the pitch.

Real's security guards frantically tried to contain the invaders and there was panic for a few seconds.

Ronaldo, 24, was expected back on the stage before leaving with Real supremo Florentino Perez and honorary president Alfredo di Stefano.

Instead he was taken away by scared guards, who decided not to take any risks as fans ran amok on the pitch and scuffles broke out with security staff.

Ronaldo said: "To see so many people here for my presentation was very emotional.

"I felt the love of the people. I am ambitious and I want to adapt as quickly as possible to give my best."

In 1984, 70,000 fans turned up at Napoli to welcome Diego Maradona while 50,000 saw Kaka unveiled by Real last week.