An Atletico de Madrid fan threw a lighter from the stands, which hit Cristiano Ronaldo on the head in the scary incident during the Copa del Rey semifinal.
The uncalled for and potentially dangerous reaction from the fan was captured on video and shows Ronaldo walking back onto the field with two other Real Madrid players when suddenly he gets hit, square on the right side of the head with the object.
With an excellent aim, the fan hit the intended target, which could have had disastrous consequences for the player who many call the best player to ever play the game.
Cristiano Ronaldo is serving a three game suspension following a red card exit two weeks ago during a game against Athletic de Bilbao, after he made a gesture that was considered disrespectful to the ref — who also received a suspension of one month for this poor performance in the match.
The suspension, however did not affect the Copa del Rey appearance on Tuesday and the striker was able to join his teammates against the Atletico.
After the hit, Cristiano Ronaldo was treated on the sidelines and later rejoined the rest of the team.
Video of an Atleitco Madrid fan throwing a lighter at Ronaldo. https://t.co/Tsn47rDQ8D
— Football Away Days (@awaydays_) February 11, 2014
Cristiano Ronaldo is the only player in Real Madrid this season to score a brace in all three major competitions. pic.twitter.com/PcRnxP6BHc
— TheCRonaldoFan (@TheCRonaldoFan) February 11, 2014
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 34 goals in 32 games this season in all competitions. pic.twitter.com/2W8lV2qAiy
— TheCRonaldoFan (@TheCRonaldoFan) February 11, 2014
The best footballer in the world.. And Cristiano Ronaldo. pic.twitter.com/NGp1IODCHy
— Gareth Bale (@GarethBale22) February 11, 2014
Cristiano Ronaldo’s first goal against Atletico Madrid #HalaMadrid pic.twitter.com/sKDgKvLvLO
— Real Madrid C.F. (@OfficialRMadrid) February 11, 2014
“ @Futbol_ahora : Cristiano Ronaldo: “Tu amor me hace fuerte, tu odio me hace imparable”. pic.twitter.com/YuWE6vWPin”|| #CR7
— CR7 (@MillosMSays) February 12, 2014
Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo was also involved in another frightening incident, but not for him. Atletico’s Javier Manquillo attempted to out-jump the Portuguese star with no luck and almost suffered a devastating injury when he landed on his neck. Watch below:
this is what happens when you try and outjump Cristiano Ronaldo pic.twitter.com/ds9miXrWvv
— Pablo Escobar (@thomasmccallion) February 11, 2014
The final result was Real Madrid 2- Atletico de Madrid 0. Ronaldo scored both goals and is the top scorer in La Liga.
Descárgate el fondo de escritorio del partido ante el Atlético de Madrid aquí: http://t.co/Wag4E5mV4L #halamadrid pic.twitter.com/6PNQ10cto7
— Real Madrid C. F. (@realmadrid) February 11, 2014
“Los Blancos” advance to the final of the Copa del Rey in what could be an epic game, as Real Madrid will face the winner of the match between Barcelona and Real Sociedad.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s nemesis, Lionel Messi of course plays for Barca. The final is scheduled for April 19.
