In Real Madrid’s clash against Athletic Bilbao, Cristiano Ronaldo endured a frustrating night — or perhaps just a string of bad luck. He took 11 shots but managed only two on target. Most painfully, in the dying minutes, he squandered a golden one-on-one chance, extending his goal drought. Yet after the final whistle, Ronaldo still grabbed headlines, though for reasons far from flattering.

In the 83rd minute, Real Madrid took the lead. Gareth Bale crossed from the left, Álvaro Morata’s volley from the edge of the six-yard box was parried by goalkeeper Gorka Iraizoz, but Morata pounced on the rebound to slot into the empty net for a 2-1 advantage. Off to the side, Ronaldo instinctively raised his hand — a gesture that some media outlets quickly interpreted as signaling for offside.

Pro-Barcelona social media accounts on Twitter were quick to seize on the moment, mocking Ronaldo as “ridiculous.” Catalan media followed suit, speculating whether frustration had clouded his judgment. The ever-critical Diario Sport ran the headline: “After Morata’s goal, Ronaldo’s unbelievable reaction: he raised his hand.” The article suggested Ronaldo was still fuming over his goal drought, to the point of seeming unsettled, and accused him of lacking team spirit during the match.

According to the report, instead of rushing to celebrate, Ronaldo appeared to protest the goal, as if requesting it be disallowed. Mundo Deportivo was more tactful but still posed the question: was Ronaldo really asking to cancel Morata’s strike? The image of his raised arm spread across the internet like wildfire.

In truth, raising his hand after a teammate scores is nothing new for Ronaldo. Over the years, in countless matches — even in Champions League finals against Atlético Madrid — he has made the same gesture. Surely, no one believes he was trying to have his own team’s goals disallowed in those moments. Just last week, in the away rout of Real Betis, he was also seen raising his arm during play.

For fans, the incident is another reminder of how easily moments can be taken out of context, much like in Live Cricket BPL when a single gesture or reaction from a star player can spark waves of speculation online. Just as Live Cricket BPL followers analyze every move of their favorite cricketers, football supporters dissect Ronaldo’s body language frame by frame.

In the end, whether it was instinct, habit, or frustration, Ronaldo’s raised hand has become yet another talking point in his career. And just like in Live Cricket BPL, where drama and passion intertwine with sport, this episode shows how even a fleeting moment can ignite debates that run far beyond the pitch. For both football and Live Cricket BPL fans, it’s proof that the game’s stories are told not only through goals, but also through the small gestures that fuel endless conversation.