Real Madrid players have jumped to Cristiano Ronaldo's defence over his lack of goals this season.
The 31-year-old has failed to score in four straight games at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, a first in his Real career since joining from Manchester United in 2009, and was jeered during Sunday's 2-1 win over Athletic Bilbao even though the result returned Zinedine Zidane's side to the top of the table.
Spain forward Alvaro Morata, who came off the bench to score the winner against Bilbao, told Real's website: "When you're used to scoring almost 70 goals a season, it's almost like an addiction for goals.
"For us he is the most important player in the team and I hope that he scores lots of goals, but he is not a machine. He also has the right to miss."
Ronaldo has scored only four goals in eight appearances in all competitions for Real although Brazilian defender Marcelo said he is contributing in other ways.
He told Movistar+: "Cristiano helps a lot on the pitch and not just with goals but with work."