Real Madrid coach Fabio Capello is backing Ronaldo to deliver on his promise of scoring 30 goals this season.
There has been speculation Capello doesn't see eye-to-eye with the Brazilian, but he insisted last night: "Ronaldo is the number one in the world, he is impressive.
"It is important we recover his best. He has said that he is going to score 30 goals and I have total confidence he is going to do it."
Asked about the boos from the home crowd during Sunday's 2-0 win over Real Sociedad, Capello said: "The public can applaud or boo. It's their right because they pay.
"The fans are always upset with one player. Before it was Raul, always with Raul, now with Emerson. I cannot let myself be guided by the opinion of others."
When was the last time Ronaldo scored 30 goals in a season?