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Real Madrid fans turn on Coentrao in comeback appearance

Real Madrid fans gave Fabio Coentrao both barrels during victory over Real Sociedad.

The Portuguese was making his comeback after being dropped for two games by coach Jose Mourinho. Though nothing has been confirmed, its understood Coentrao was axed after being snapped smoking.

Coentrao replaced Karim Benzema and entered the pitch to a chorus of boos and whistles. Quite the opposite happened to Nuri Sahin and Jese, who were greeted with a standing ovation when they hopped onto the field.

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