‘We’ll get the answers from God later,’ said Cristiano Ronaldo’s partner and sister, Georgina Rodriguez, of the decision to bench the five-time Ballon d’Or winner in Portugal’s win over Switzerland.

Cristiano Ronaldo came on as a substitute as Portugal defeated Switzerland 6-1 in a 2022 FIFA World Cup round of 16 matches played at the Lusail Iconic Stadium on Tuesday, December 6, 2022.

Ronaldo, 37, kicked off the World Cup with a penalty as Portugal overcame Ghana. Ronaldo was held scoreless in his other two games, against Uruguay and South Korea.

Portugal’s head coach, Fernando Santos, then decided to rest Ronaldo in their first knockout round match.

Benfica striker Goncalo Ramos scored three goals and gave one assist in the blowout, justifying the choice to replace Ronaldo.

Members of Ronaldo’s family have been outraged by the decision to bench him.

Ronaldo’s partner and mother of his kids Georgina Rodriguez was at the Lusial Stadium in Qatar to support Portugal to victory.

Georgina Rodriguez spotted watching on from stands as Cristiano Ronaldo plays bit-part role in Portugal's 6-1 Switzerland thrashing

Rodriguez, who is from Argentina, was dissatisfied with Santos’ choice to rest Ronaldo in such an important game.

She took to her official Instagram account to share a photo as well as her views on the monumental decision.

“We congratulate Portugal. All eyes were on you while the 11 players sang the national anthem. What a pity we didn’t get to see the best player in the world for 90 minutes.

“The fans never stopped calling for you and yelling your name. May God and your wonderful buddy Fernando(Santos) continue to work together and keep us vibrating for one more night.”

Ronaldo’s sister criticizes the decision to bench the Ballon d’Or winner.
Georgina Rodriguez was not the only member of Ronaldo’s family to criticize the coach’s decision.

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Elma Aveiro, Ronaldo’s sister, also took to social media to express her thoughts on Santos’ decision.

In an earlier post of an image of the Portugal team prior to kick-off, she said, “Today we are all together, if you think it has to be like this I am here to see it,

Her second post on the decision added, “I don’t know why and I don’t understand it, but I’m sure we’ll have the answers from God later, he doesn’t fail, let’s see.’

Ronaldo will now aim to return to the starting lineup when Portugal takes on Morocco in their quarterfinal scheduled for Saturday, December 10, 2022