Cristiano Ronaldo sent a reminder to all of football on Saturday: he’s pretty good at this soccer ball thing too.
Can you SAY FIVE GOALS!!! @Cristiano CAN! 0-6 @realmadrid. #LaLiga https://t.co/LEExbq5BPQ
— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) September 12, 2015
The reigning Ballon d’Or winner opened his 2015 account in emphatic fashion in Barcelona. A 6-0 victory over Espanyol saw Ronaldo best Pau Lopez on five different occasions. Even Karim Benzema’s goal -- the only to not belong to CR7 -- was assisted by his Portuguese counterpart.
It was a historic performance in more than one regard.
ALL TIME RECORD - Cristiano ties Messi for most hat-tricks (32) in official matches in Spanish football history
— MisterChip (English) (@MisterChiping) September 12, 2015
.@Cristiano is now Real Madrid's leading scorer in La Liga history. READ: https://t.co/0xJCux4u66 #RMLiga pic.twitter.com/inVhfo8s4e
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) September 12, 2015
Not to be outdone, Lionel Messi provided magic of his own. The Argentine was subbed on in a pivotal match against Atletico Madrid.
It took him 17 minutes to find the match-winner.
.@Atleti fail to clear and eventually @LuisSuarez9 and @TeamMessi make them pay. 1-2. #LaLiga https://t.co/CV2Adk1ml0
— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) September 12, 2015
The goal -- crucial as it was -- is still the only of his 2015 campaign. For those who know not to enjoy the talismanic talents of both Messi and Ronaldo, that puts Ronaldo four goals ahead in the race for the Golden Boot.
For those who simply love football, it was a romantic finish to a Saturday night.
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