Cristiano Ronaldo finally scored for Real Madrid, reaching a historical milestone with Los Blancos. After a couple of games that saw the Portuguese ace go home empty-handed, CR7 bagged a couple of goals to equalize Raúl González as the team's all-time top scorer. With his brace today, Ronaldo has netted five goals in UEFA Champions League games this season, broadening the gap between himself and Lionel Messi in order to become the tournament's most prolific scorer.
Ronaldo scored his first goal of the evening thanks to a through ball by Isco, who left him all alone inside Malmo's box. This was CR7's 500th career goal, including those he scored for his National team.
Cristiano Ronaldo goals by team: • Real Madrid: 322 • Manchester United: 118 • Portugal: 55 • Sporting Lisbon: 5 pic.twitter.com/hG47bDQDKJ
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 30, 2015
Later in the evening, and as Malmo saw Victor Yotun leave the pitch with a red card, Dani Carvajal made his way into the Swedish side's box to serve the ball on a platter for CR7, who flicked the ball into the back of the net to reach the milestone. Ronaldo became the team's joint top scorer having played 433 games less than Raúl, the former title holder.
323 - @Cristiano Ronaldo has equalled Raul as all-time @realmadriden top-scorer. Miths. pic.twitter.com/fQ8od9HAqq
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) September 30, 2015
Once the game ended, fans took it to social media to praise the Portuguese superstar. Here's what they had to say about his new record.
CR7, in "Super Saiyan" mode.
Record breaking night for Ronaldo https://t.co/h5U8LZqW3t
— 90thMin (@90thMin) September 30, 2015
Take a second to appreciate that you are alive in 2015, to see Don Cristiano Ronaldo
— RMadridGirl (@RMadridGirl) September 30, 2015
What a Legend @Cristiano Ronaldo 500 goals for club and country. http://t.co/NAeOstFA3P #DiamondXtraPromo pic.twitter.com/ba0t4ZZ827
— Wunmzy (@Wunminiel) September 30, 2015
Congratulations to @Cristiano Ronaldo on scoring his 500th career goal tonight. An amazing achievement! pic.twitter.com/dWgnvIXFUh
— Pitchside Design (@PitchsideDesign) September 30, 2015
Some fans even noticed a curious fact about today's record.
Cristiano Ronaldo is the FIRST Real Madrid player to score in all three kits this season! #HalaMadrid #UCL pic.twitter.com/1VUGckqUwl
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@TheCRonaldoFan) September 30, 2015
Cristiano Ronaldo's 500 career goals: Right Foot: 326 Left Foot: 89 Headers: 83 Penalties: 81 Free Kicks: 45
— Uber Football Facts (@UberFootbalI) September 30, 2015