Portuguese centre-back says his compatriot gets unfair treatment from officials, pointing to the torrid night he endured in the Champions League at Dinamo Zagreb.
Real Madrid centre-back Ricardo Carvalho has called upon referees to give his compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo more protection during matches.
Carvalho believes Ronaldo was on the receiving end of some harsh treatment from the opposition during his side's 1-0 victory over Dinamo Zagreb - a match during which he was left requiring stitches following one robust challenge for which there was no punishment.
"Marcelo was sent off, Cristiano took many hits and we feel we got very little justice from the referee, who left a few things," Carvalho told Real Madrid TV.
"The challenge on his ankle was wrong, and it's natural for him to get angry. A great player like him should get more protection."
The former Chelsea man also spoke about the ongoing row surrounding his sudden international retirement at the end of August.
"The Portuguese know it was honour for me to wear the shirt - I love Portugal. I made a mistake and people make mistakes. It's a bad time," he said.
The 33-year-old also pledged his support to Jose Mourinho.
"He always wants what's best for the club," he said.
Real Madrid travel to Levante on Sunday as they look to keep up their 100 per cent start to this season's league campaign.
Real Madrid centre-back Ricardo Carvalho has called upon referees to give his compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo more protection during matches.
Carvalho believes Ronaldo was on the receiving end of some harsh treatment from the opposition during his side's 1-0 victory over Dinamo Zagreb - a match during which he was left requiring stitches following one robust challenge for which there was no punishment.
"Marcelo was sent off, Cristiano took many hits and we feel we got very little justice from the referee, who left a few things," Carvalho told Real Madrid TV.
"The challenge on his ankle was wrong, and it's natural for him to get angry. A great player like him should get more protection."
The former Chelsea man also spoke about the ongoing row surrounding his sudden international retirement at the end of August.
"The Portuguese know it was honour for me to wear the shirt - I love Portugal. I made a mistake and people make mistakes. It's a bad time," he said.
The 33-year-old also pledged his support to Jose Mourinho.
"He always wants what's best for the club," he said.
Real Madrid travel to Levante on Sunday as they look to keep up their 100 per cent start to this season's league campaign.
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