Zidane on Ronaldo's four goals: I could never have done that

Zinedine Zidane lauded Cristiano Ronaldo after the Real Madrid forward found the net four times in his side's 7-1 mauling of Celta Vigo on Saturday. 

The Portuguese international had been whistled by some sections of the Santiago Bernabeu, but he responded in an emphatic manner, celebrating his first goal by cupping his ear in front of the fans. 

Madrid boss Zidane had nothing but praise for the 31-year-old after the game. 

"Only he has it [that technique]," the French coach said about Ronaldo's style of shooting. 

“He’s at Madrid, he’s strong, he’s playing well and he can score four goals in 40 minutes - I could never have done that. 

"It was important for him before the Champions League [game with Roma in midweek]."

On the jeering Ronaldo suffered, Zidane added: "Whistles are part of football, [the supporters] don't just whistle Cristiano. 

"The supporters are demanding and always want more from the players, but that's a good thing. 

"And they know Cristiano. He's capable of scoring four - he's unique."