Cristiano Ronaldo once again demonstrated his incredible goal-scoring prowess by netting a double in Real Madrid’s convincing victory over Schalke 04 in the Champions League round of 16 second leg. With this performance, Ronaldo reaffirmed his dominance in the competition and etched his name further into its record books.
Ronaldo’s brace against Schalke took his tally to an astonishing 13 goals in the Champions League this season, achieved in just 7 matches. This remarkable feat makes him the only player to score in 7 consecutive Champions League matches. Additionally, Ronaldo is now just one goal shy of equalling the record for the most goals scored in a single Champions League edition, jointly held by José Altafini and Lionel Messi.
Here’s the current top scorer ranking in the Champions League before the conclusion of the round of 16:
- Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) – 13 goals
- Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Paris Saint-Germain) – 10 goals
- Lionel Messi (FC Barcelona) – 8 goals
- Diego Costa (Atlético Madrid) – 7 goals Robert Lewandowski (Borussia Dortmund) Sergio Agüero (Manchester City) – 6 goals
Ronaldo’s exceptional form has been instrumental in Real Madrid’s Champions League campaign, and his relentless pursuit of records continues to captivate football fans worldwide.
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