Five best moments of Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid

Five best moments of Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid

Hassan Abdulsalam 14:18 - 11.05.2024

Ronaldo spent nine seasons at the Santiago Bernabéu, delivering record-breaking achievements, iconic moments, and silverwares galore.

Cristiano Ronaldo's arrived at Real Madrid in 2009 which marked the beginning of a historic era for the Portuguese and the Spanish club.

Ronaldo spent nine seasons at the Santiago Bernabéu, delivering record-breaking achievements, iconic moments, and numerous trophies.

This article attempts to x-ray some of the finest historic moment of Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid.

Delivering "La Décima" (The Tenth)

Ronaldo helped Real Madrid achieve their long-desired tenth Champions League title in 2014 where he scored a crucial goal in the 4-1 victory against Atlético Madrid in the final to put his name forever in the club's history.

Silencing the Camp Nou

Ronaldo scored the winning header in extra time during a Copa del Rey final clash which silenced Barcelona at the Camp Nou in 2011

The 2011 Copa del Rey final between Real Madrid and Barcelona turned into a tense battle despite a goaless first half. Ronaldo had the best chances for Real Madrid in the opening 45 minutes, with one spectacular save denying him a goal.

Barcelona dominated possession in the second half, with Iniesta and Pedro testing Real Madrid's goalkeeper Casillas. The deadlock was finally broken in extra time courtesy of a Ronaldo's header from Di Maria's cross, securing victory for Real Madrid.

The match was a tactical affair, with credit given to Real Madrid manager Mourinho's defensive approach for shutting out Barcelona's star-studded attack featuring Xavi, Iniesta, Messi, and Villa.

The Overhead Kick in Turin

Facing a club he would later join, Ronaldo defied gravity with a stunning overhead kick against Juventus in the 2018 Champions League quarter-final,

The Overhead Kick in Turin

This audacious goal earned him a standing ovation even from the Juventus fans, highlighting his immense talent.

A Relentless Goalscorer

Goals were simply second nature to Ronaldo as he shattered numerous scoring records at Real Madrid, becoming the club's all-time leading goalscorer with a staggering 450 goals in just 438 appearances.

He averaged over a goal a game, striking fear into the hearts of opposing defenses across Europe.

Matching Messi for Ballon d'Ors

Ronaldo's relentless pursuit of excellence was evident in his race for the Ballon d'Or award with Lionel Messi.

In 2017, his performance for Real Madrid culminated in him winning his fifth Ballon d'Or, finally drawing level with Messi's record at the time.

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