The Portuguese was on the receiving end of several heavy challenges with one, from Jerko Leko, causing an ankle wound which required stitches after the game.

Madrid emerged 1-0 victors thanks to Angel Di Maria's 53rd-minute strike but Ronaldo was more interested in talking about the match officials.

He said: "I hope we will not have a repeat of this refereeing performance, it was shameful.

"Some referees allow them to give me stick like (the Dinamo players) did today.

"Referees always say before games they will protect players with more skill but few do. I do not understand it."

The former Manchester United winger believes jealousy is the reason why he is often singled out by opposition players.

"I think it's because I'm rich, handsome and a great player. They envy me - there's no other explanation," he added.

"We are very happy with the three points we took, but I'm not so satisfied with the refereeing. I hope we never have this referee again.''

Madrid assistant manager Aitor Karanka was also unhappy at the treatment meted out to his star player and aggrieved that full-back Marcelo was sent off after receiving a second yellow card for diving with 17 minutes to go.

Karanka, standing in for the suspended Jose Mourinho, said: "It's worrying to see Marcelo was sent off when Cristiano Ronaldo is receiving stitches in the dressing room.

"All players should be equally protected."

Despite the complaints with the match officials, Karanka was otherwise satisfied with a winning start to their Group D campaign.

He added: "Those who thought it would be an easy game were wrong. Dinamo were very motivated tonight.

"There are surprises at every venue and it's never easy to win. We took three points from a complicated venue. They have a great crowd that boosted their confidence.

"We must keep this up, growing and working hard to do a good job. It's easier to work when you earn positive results. If we keep this up we'll reap rewards.

"We've been thinking solely of ourselves since the pre-season. Things are better each day and we should reap rewards if we carry on this way."