Capello: Real Madrid lost a mental and technical leader after Ronaldo exit

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Former Real Madrid boss Fabio Capello talks about Cristiano Ronaldo’s exit in a recent interview.

The Italian will always remain inexorably linked to Real but now, aged 73 and retired from coaching, he surveys the scene at the Bernabeu from afar.

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“Cristiano is fundamental for every team (he plays in),” Capello told Sportsmail.

“Real Madrid suffered from his farewell and while (Karim) Benzema took his place, but they lost a mental and technical leader.”

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