Team-mates back Ronaldo to shine in Sevilla clash

Cristiano Ronaldo will put his latest controversy behind him and rescue Real Madrid from their faltering start to La Liga season, his team-mates have insisted. The Portuguese star described himself as being ‘sad’ after scoring twice in a 3-0 win over Granada without offering further explanation and his words have kept him in the eye of a storm in Spain during the international break. Media speculation has focussed on his current contract being the source of his discontent. A number of his colleagues have also been quick to play down any problems his words may have caused within the Madrid camp and defender Alvaro Arbeloa believes the fans will also be supportive when the team takes on Sevilla on Saturday. “All parties involved have put behind them whatever problem there was and I think the fans will also, in fact I think the crowd will cheer him more than ever,” he said.