Ronaldo distracts Madrid

REAL MADRID coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo believes the media interest surrounding Ronaldo’s Valentine’s Day engagement celebrations has damaged his team’s preparations on the eve of crucial domestic and European games.

“I haven’t liked what has happened this week because we have two very important games coming up,” an irate Luxemburgo said. “People have been talking about everything except football.”

Real host Athletic Bilbao tonight and Juventus on Tuesday.

“People should be talking about the two games, but instead they are talking about personal matters, like the ‘wedding’ and about what players might leave the club.

“We should be thinking about these games. I don’t think we’ve had the ideal preparation for two such complicated games.”