The Spaniard also hailed Fernandes's work on the training ground which he thinks is key to his 100% record from the spot. "He [Fernandes] has different techniques," Mata told MUTV.
Ronaldo netted his 100th goal for the Serie A giants in a 3-1 win at Sassuolo on Wednesday, a result that keeps Andrea Pirlo's side in the hunt for Champions League football.
"I was examined by the Chief Doctor of the National Championships and diagnosed with a Grade 1 tear. "I have submitted a medical exemption to be excused from the100m final and the remainder of the National Championships."
Atletico opened the new season with two victories, and now it's time for the Atletico to beat Villarreal, which has not yet scored a goal in La Liga this season.
However, they are already 14 points behind leader Liverpool after 16 games this season and have lost four times. The latest of those losses came in a 2-1 reverse to rivals United in Saturday's derby at the Etihad Stadium.
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Koya Kitagawa's strike just after the restart dampened the mood at the Emirates Stadium for a brief moment, but substitute Emile Smith-Rowe sent the fans home happy as Arsenal kept up their 100 per cent record in this season's Europa League.
Man United won their first pre-season match 2-1 against Derby County on Sunday, but the Red Devils were without several senior players due to the recently concluded Euro 2020.
City hit the100-point mark when they won the league in record-breaking fashion last season. However, they are involved in a tight title race with Liverpool this season, but Guardiola thinks his side have improved from a year ago.