Cristiano Ronaldo Sets New La Liga Scoring Mark, Eyes Messi’s Half-Season Record
By BBC Sport | La Liga – Real Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo continues to rewrite the La Liga history books. The Portuguese superstar struck twice in Real Madrid’s 4-1 victory over Almería on Friday night, bringing his league tally to a staggering 25 goals in just 15 matches this season.
With that feat, Ronaldo becomes only the third player in La Liga history to score 25 goals in the first 15 games of a campaign — and in doing so, he breaks his own personal best from the 2011–12 season, when he netted 23 goals over the same stretch.
The Real Madrid forward, now 29, is not just setting records — he’s chasing them. With four games still remaining before the midway point of the season, Ronaldo has a clear path to surpass Lionel Messi’s record of 28 goals in the first half of a La Liga campaign, set in 2012–13 while playing for Barcelona.
Few would bet against him doing it.
Ronaldo’s current form is nothing short of phenomenal. Already a three-time Ballon d’Or winner at the time, his relentless consistency, unmatched athleticism, and lethal finishing have made him the undisputed focal point of a Real Madrid side that is dominating both domestically and in Europe.
His double against Almería was vintage Ronaldo — explosive, clinical, and inevitable. The goals helped Real Madrid extend their winning run and maintain their position at the top of La Liga, and they further underscore just how integral Ronaldo is to the team’s success.
As the season approaches its halfway mark, the football world will be watching closely. With four matches remaining before the winter break, Ronaldo needs just four more goals to surpass Messi’s record — a milestone that would only add to the legacy of one of the game’s greatest-ever goal scorers.
Huge talent? No doubt. Cristiano Ronaldo is proving once again why he remains at the very peak of world football.
