Former Man United star Dimitar Berbatov compares training alongside Ronaldo to 'war'

Former Manchester United star Dimitar Berbatov had privilege of playing a season toger with Cristia Ronaldo, having joined Old Trafford outfit in summer of 2008. Despite short period toger, two enjoyed great chemistry on field, as y clinched Premier League title toger before Portuguese international secured a n-world record move to Spanish giants Real Madrid. Berbatov, in a recent interview, has lifted lid on what it meant to train alongside arguably greatest football star in world. 

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Cristia Ronaldo diet regime secret to his fitness: Dimitar Berbatov 

Ronaldo arrived in splendid form against Barcelona at Camp u in Champions League. Juventus ace, who turns 36 in February next year, netted twice from spot to help defending Serie A champions finish atop ir group standings. And his former Man United teammate Berbatov isn't surprised at his scintillating form despite his . 

Berbatov insists Ronaldo's fitness at of 35 stems from years of dedication in training, besides following a strict diet dating back to his days at Man United. former Bulgarian footballer claims Portuguese forward set extreme standards at Old Trafford. 

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Determined to be best: Berbatov on Ronaldo 

Speaking to Spanish media publication Marca, Berbatov insists he has been extremely lucky in life to have a spent a season alongside Ronaldo. He claims Ronaldo would already be present in gym when he arrived to work out. "n he would stay to do extra work shooting on goal. He would finish, and he would go swimming and go back to gym. He was determined to be best."

former Man United star sheds light on Ronaldo's competitive mindset in training sessions as well. He claims Ronaldo would be desperate for a win even in training matches, insisting at high level of professional attitude he possessed since a very young . 

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Berbatov compares Cristia Ronaldo training sessions to war 

Berbatov went on to describe fact that playing with Portuguese international was like a war, where winning was only nda on mind of players, irrespective of  training sessions. He also reveals Ronaldo never enjoyed a drink even during Christmas parties. 

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