Cristiano Ronaldo’s Top Ten Moments with Real Madrid

 

5. Madrid Hosting Barcelona at Camp Nou resulting in 2-2 draw in October 2012

Starting at number 5 on the list Barcelona welcomed Real Madrid into their home, Messi and Ronaldo showed the world just how far ahead of everyone else they are scoring two goals apiece. Ronaldo scored the first and last goal setting a record for scoring in back to back El Clasicos.

4. Ronaldo on the score sheet when Mardid won La Liga title in May 2012

It was Madrid celebrating as Mourinho and his squad took the title defeating Athletic Bilbao 3-0 in the 2011/12 season. Cristiano Ronaldo was of course among the scorers making it a crowning moment in his Los Blancos’ career.

3. Ronaldo’s first hat-trick for Madrid against Mallorca in May 2010

Every legend starts somewhere, the only odd thing is, it took Ronaldo until the end of his first season in La Liga to open his hat-trick laden run for Real Madrid. Since his first hat-trick, he has gone on to score over 20 more for Real Madrid.

2.  Supercopa title success in August 2012

After clinching the La Liga title, Mourinho’s squad went on to claim the cup for the Supercopa. Ronaldo played a huge part scoring in both legs defeating Barcelona on a technicality having scored more away goals.

1.Ronaldo signing with Real Madrid in the summer of 2009

Real Madrid eventually got their hands on the young Portuguese after paying a hefty £80million to Manchester United. His unveiling was at a packed out Bernabeu.

"The Holy Trinity"

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As the La Liga season comes to an end, Real Madrid is beginning to take form. The once “rubbish” Gareth Bale is now being praised by the Spanish press after Madrid based newspaper Marca released an article labelling him as “priceless.”

With the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, and Karim Benzema Madrid’s attacking trio holds the record for the most goals scored in not only the Spanish league but the UEFA Champions League as well. Spanish papers have even named the three strikers “The Holy Trinity” stating, “His (Bale) partnership with Benzema and Cristiano can be nothing short of lethal.”

It also seems the tension between Ronaldo and Bale has lightened as Ronaldo told the Spanish press that he is “enjoying” the presence of the £86m Welshman. “Los Blancos” are finding the results they need in the Champions League but seem to be falling behind in their domestic league. Head coach Ancelotti has stated that his team is in good form but they need some defensive improvements.

 

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Looking Forward

Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo helped Real Madrid seal a spot in the next round of the UEFA Champions League after drawing Italian side Juventus this past Tuesday.

Madrid faced a tuff Juventus side that took the first half of the game in their hands after they were rewarded a penalty around the 30^th minute. Madrid turned the game on its head after halftime when both Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale socred two goals back to back giving Madrid the advantage at 2-1.

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This end-to-end action was not over until the final minutes of the game when Spanish International Fernando Llorente headed the ball past Iker Casillas to snatch a point in this heated matchup.

Real Madrid are now six points clear of Group B in the UEFA Champions League as they plan to face Galatasaray on the 27^th of November. Madrid now hold 10 points in their group table and are likely to proceed to the next round of the tournament where they have the chance of facing rivals Barcelona.

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C. Ronaldo Robbed during El Clasico

It was as if time had reversed to the year 1714 in Barcelona last Saturday, as the 98,761 home fans at Camp Nou stadium chanted as if they were calling for Catalonian independence. This was the Welshman's first Clasico, but another Clasico rookie Neymar was not so generous in sharing the glory. In the 18th minute of the first half Barcelona's "miestro" Andres Iniesta threads a pass through a seam in Real's defense and Neymar finds the back of the net. Neymar is among the few to score in his first appearance in a Clasico. Bale, who had just two shots in his hour of play, was substituted early in the second half. 

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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti also had bigger problems in the 70th minute when they could have tied the game. Ronaldo is brought down in the box by Javier Mascherano but referee Alberto Undiano Mallenco doesn't budge. Ronaldo clearly had a strong case in his appeal for a penalty but was quickly shut up when Alexis Sanchez pushed the game out of reach in the 78th minute with a talented goal chipping Madrid’s goalkeeper. It wasn't until stoppage time in the second-half that Jese Rodriguez scored Madrid's first goal.  

Barcelona's 2-1 victory in the Clasico rival was the team's first win in their last six match ups against Madrid. It also put them at the top of the La Liga table, 4 points above runner up Atletico Madrid and 6 points clear of Real Madrid.

But don't think this rival will simmer down any time in the near future either; it is likely we will see these two Spanish powerhouses in the UEFA Champions League competition or perhaps in other cup tournaments. 





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Pitch Philosophy

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"The philosophy of 10 years ago remains the same, buy great champions, entertain the fans and maintain the historic prestige of Real Madrid," Juventus and Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon said in an interview with Spanish sports daily Marca published on Monday.

As Madrid fly through Europe and remain at the top of their group in the Champions League matches, there is still plenty of work for Carlo Ancelotti, who replaced Jose Mourinho at the end of last season, as Real Madrid look to face Italian champions this Wednesday.

Reports indicate that Ancelotti is promising attacking and entertaining football in their match against Juventus, a win will put Madrid just seven points clear of Juve with only three games left.

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"If we can play our game, we are a team who plays at a high tempo, which pressures high up the pitch, very well organized," Buffon said.

"But all that can go out the window the moment Cristiano Ronaldo... gets the ball, beats three players and scores."

After winning Saturday’s La Liga match over Malaga 2-0, Real are now only three points behind league leaders Barcelona. A second half penalty won by Gareth Bale, who came off the bench marking his return from injury, gave Cristiano Ronaldo the chance to convert from the spot and seal the game for Real Madrid.

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Madrid Making Moves

Real Madrid cut price of striker Karim Benzema to ₤20m as they prepare to purchase Liverpool’s Luis Suarez in January. An approach for Benzema was made by Arsenal during the transfer window for around ₤20m, which is half of what Real had originally priced the Frenchman at over the summer. Word from insiders at the club admit that head coach Carlo Ancelloti has had enough with striker Benzema, who has hit the back of the net only two times in eight matches this season.

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There is also a growing expectation that Uruguayan striker Suarez is still adamant about leaving his club Liverpool. Letting go of Benzema will help fund the Suarez move, but getting the Uruguayan to fall in line with the club will be the hard part. With that in mind, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has also identified Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero as a possible alternative.

With Arsenal at the top of the English Premier League, head coach Arsene Wenger, may feel signing this high prices forward is not necessary at the moment. It is important to know that Wenger is a distant admirer of Benzema, thanks to the rewarding faith shown by his countryman Oliver Giroud.

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