Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina has recalled the moment he came up against Cristiano Ronaldo, admitting he was left stunned by the Portugal legend’s presence on the pitch.
Speaking on the latest episode of the Beast Mode On Podcast, Aina described the instant he realised who he was lining up against, saying: "Sh*t, it's Cristiano Ronaldo!"
Aina also spoke openly about his decision to leave Chelsea, explaining his thinking at the time and the reasons he felt a move away was the right step for his career.
The Forest player covered a wide range of topics during the conversation, including his journey through the game, the realities of facing elite opponents, and how those experiences shaped him.
The episode offered a revealing insight into Aina’s mindset, from the pressure of coming up against one of football’s biggest names to the personal motivations behind moving on from Stamford Bridge.
