Cristiano Ronaldo Wants Real Madrid Fans to Stop Whistling Him After Atleti Win

Cristiano Ronaldo has called for Real Madrid's fans to stop whistling him after he netted all three goals in Los Blancos' 3-0 UEFA Champions League semi-final first-leg win over Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. 

He told MEGA (h/t Goal's Dejan Kalinic): "I repeat once, I just want you not to whistle me. I'll try to give the best as always."

Ronaldo has netted 35 goals in all competitions this term but has nevertheless occasionally been on the receiving end of whistles and jeers from some sections of the Madrid support.

The star pledged to give his all for Real's fans:

Ronaldo made a similar request after scoring a hat-trick in Real's last Champions League match against Bayern Munich.

Los Blancos supporters are notoriously hard to please, with team-mates Gareth Bale, Sergio Ramos and Karim Benzema also among those to endure whistles at various times, while club legends such as Zidane and Iker Casillas have also received similar treatment.

Despite Ronaldo's heroics—and yet another prolific season in front of goal—he has also put in a number of subpar performances this year, and some Madridistas have been quick to vent their frustrations.

He has risen to the most important occasions, though, per the Guardian's Sid Lowe:

Indeed, thanks to his efforts, Los Blancos have an excellent chance of winning a sensational La Liga and Champions League double this year—not a bad return for what has otherwise not been a vintage season for Ronaldo.

Madrid's fans have shown they're not afraid to voice their displeasure at poor performances, though, regardless of who they come from or what the player has achieved.

Ronaldo's frustrations are understandable given what he's done at the Santiago Bernabeu, but it's part and parcel of playing for Real Madrid.