Cristiano Ronaldo has offered full support to Real Madrid teammate Karim Benzema.
Ronaldo struck a hat-trick in their 5-0 rout of Athletic Bilbao, with Benzema netting a brace.
"I'm happy for him, he's the best striker in the League and one of the world's best," said Ronaldo.
"The criticism he's received is part of being a professional footballer and we have to be above such things."
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