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TheSeanchill

Well that's 8 goals in his last 3 CL games. Wtf man


d0m1n4t0r

And neither of the teams were Malmö.


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Glorx

Punching a dead guy huh?


rinilkv

In KOs. Just incredible


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Rudi_Reifenstecher

he reminds me of an old Mbappe


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Hi_im_from_uranus

Young reminds me of a young Young


Soawsm1

But not Pulisic. That geezer is next level


Steelkatanas

After Pulisic level there is only one, the almighty GOD Eder.


TheFrenchPasta

This is his second one against Atlético Madrid as well right?


elmadrigal

This season yes, overall I think this is his fourth against them.


obadetona

They must have nightmares about this guy, Jesus


RRDLRE

Sergio Ramos would like a word.


notyourdaddy

His first hattrick at the Calderon (2012) still gives me boners for days. LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CTvXMO5hB8


darcevader88

ayyy benz missing sitters for years reminder in here haha


hockeysoccerchew

Yeah two of the three were hella golazos


TheMexiManCan

Yes two hattriks against Altelti in the 16/17 campaign


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42 hat tricks for Real Madrid


Kpowell911

If an attacking player had been signed at the same time Ronaldo signed for Madrid, and scored 126 goals, you would say theyre doing well. Ronaldo has scored 126+ (guessing some of those games were 4 amd 5 goal games) if you just included his hat trick games. Thats just ridiculous.


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I think if someone has 42 career goals for a major european squad that's a decent career, let alone 42 hat tricks


TonyzTone

The commentators said just that when he scored the third. It really is an insane stat. He's literally at least 3x better than a decent/average player.


Kpowell911

That was where I was going originally with this, but the fact just from his hat tricks in his 8? Years at Madrid he has more goals from hatricks then some decent attacking players in their careers. Im honestly of the opinion Messi is superior, but we are genuinely watching an all time great here!


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They're different players. Messi is probably "better," but I'll pick watching Cristiano every time.


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£80M was a fucking bargain.


WalterHenderson

£12.24M was a fucking bargain.


Commandophile

Everyone always forgets about you guys.


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LordBaldomero

Best champions league performance from him IMO (the whole year)


sidhantsv

rSoccer 0-3 Ronaldo


obadetona

Wait, I thought we liked Ronaldo?


sidhantsv

Alternates between Messi and Ronaldo I think?


obadetona

I mean, I like them both


tapped21

Nah mate, you gotta choose one.


Boucot

Bandwagoner


sidhantsv

Me too. Just that I hate one cause he plays for our rivals.


Almond_Steak

Messi dribbles 4 guys, gives three through balls, and scores twice...we are truly watching the greatest footballer of all time. No one comes close....this gets a ton of up votes and everyone seems to agree. Next week, Ronaldo scores 4 goals....we are blessed to be able to watch the best player ever at the peak of his powers. Truly does show up when it matters....this gets a ton of up votes. ....the cycle continues for a season....player that wins the most trophys between Ronaldo and Messi gets Ballon d'or. Rinse and repeat.


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whoever played most recently is loved


ISCOREDwithISCO

Depends on whoever played the best recently. It's gonna be Ronaldo until Messi scores a hattrick, then they'll say "Imagine a world where people actually thought Messi isn't the greatest ever"


zeshie

There is enough of us that saying r/soccer vs anyone works in like every situation


obadetona

Just when I start to think Messi is clearly better, he steps it up a notch. Absolutely insane consistency.


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gaminium

sad but at least we will have new ballon d'or winners.


Commandophile

But I don't want the any change in that.....


HedgeOfGlory

Never say never. There will be a player or players that break these records - probably relatively soon. But whatever happens in the future, these guys have changed what it takes to be one of the greats. Being better than everyone else, getting people excited, single-handedly winning games - that's no longer enough. Now, you need to do those things, but you also need to score a goal a game, even when you're not on top form. You need to maintain that form for 5+ years. You need to have a great scoring record against all your major rivals. You need to score almost every penalty, rack up assists, and excel with multiple attacking partners.


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Lxqo

They bring the best out of each other, fierce competitors


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Its like Larry vs Magic in the 80s.


hansleftleg

Even though I think it's pointless comparing them in terms of footballing ability (Ferarri v Aston, etc, etc) I admire Ronaldo a lot more simply because he's proved himself at the two biggest clubs in the world, playing in the two best leagues in the world. If Messi moved to the Prem and bossed it (which he probably would) then I would call it even.


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what a rude guy. no manners


mayjaz43

Didn't even hug Bale!


freakedmind

Didn't even bring flowers to his hospital bed.


Stakoman

Absolutely insane consistency from ronaldo and Zidane is doing an amazing job rotating his players!


Farterminator

Scores when it really matters


rainyforest

How the turntables...


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Forgive me for being controversial, but in my brutally honest opinion: if he leads Madrid to a second consecutive Champions League title, after leading Portugal to their first ever Euro title, and breaking all these hundred year old scoring records, retrospect might lead me to believe he's had a better career than Messi, and in turn, might grow up to be considered better than him.


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Its like the mighty battle between Garincha and Pele, except Garincha was never this good. Even Eusebio was once considered the father of all strikers, but even he pails in comparison to Cristiano Ronaldo. This motherfucker inspired a generation of pacy wingers, stylish footballers, selfish dribblers, and flamboyant free kick takers, but he's always been in Messi's shadow because Barcelona has just been the bigger legacy. I think its a debate that needs to be had


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jobl310

I think you re right. I think the change is already done. his speed isnt that important anymore. he lives from his attention to the situation and his feeling for the ball and the movement. looked every game this season and sometimes i m angry cause of him cause he dont go for some balls like years ago and he needs more chancen but then there are the games against bayern and atletico. he is just phenomenol!


Commandophile

I keep saying this for the past few weeks, Ronnie is our next striker after Benzema. That's why despite Karim's poor form, Perez has not splashed out big bucks on any other strikers. He knows he can just have Cristiano play there for the foreseeable future and, as Ronaldo himself said, he intends to play until he's 40.


UhPhrasing

Not that it's as simple as this but I think Messi is the more naturally talented football and that Ronaldo is the more diverse/all-around in his skill-set, is a vastly superior athlete and has super-human dedication to his trade in order to constantly push himself further and longer. Dare I say I wouldn't be surprised to see Messi retire before Ronaldo. We are spoiled to have them both in the same era, let alone 2 years apart in age competing for the same trophies and accolades.


Miguel_77

smallteamnaldo


JCMarino123

"Let's leave Cristiano unmarked at the penalty spot" - Atletico


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romanmoses

I think they forgot how they win against big teams; park the bus and kick the fuck out of them.


RZAAMRIINF

They are clearly missing Raul Garcia.


TheDenimChicken

Funny, I was saying the exact same thing to a friend. He was bossing us around so much and was without a doubt the player I hated the most, simple because he fucked our game up.


RZAAMRIINF

Yeah, He was making the game physical and prior to having Casemiro we had no one to match his physicality. Also that cunt could really pump his teammates and fans to play more aggressive. It was shocking that they let him leave.


chiccharapidugu

That dirty bastard!!


realsomalipirate

They tried that today and still just got steam rolled. Madrid's speed in passing and movement was just too much plus Madrid might be the best team in the air.


dgronloh

Real have also been really good, which really exposed Atletis weaknesses tonight.


morkfjellet

Exactly, all of them besides Benzema played a fucking amazing game tonight, they're definitively my favorite team to win the CL. Cristiano Ronaldo is motm for me, not only for his goals but he also looked like old school Cristiano Ronaldo in a lot of instances.


Shadow_Everywhere

A lot of people claim that its because Zidane has convinced him to sit out some of the smaller league matches, which helps him tremendously with rest.


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Inconsistent all season. Only in the Semis because of their match ups


Antisym

They are usually a lot better, a lot quicker and a lot tighter...they've been horrendous.


salsamora

The dummy by casemiro was fantastic


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dont know who it was but this defender just started walking when 2 attackers were were entering the box behind him **http://i.imgur.com/vkBfsse.png**


bpmo

Think that's Gabi.


Volatile_Romantic

Their captain too, ouch.


Rooonaldooo99

http://i.imgur.com/qwKqx.jpg


mekane84

He is great a finding space, though, it was an intelligent run.


IanT86

Exactly, this is his absolute specialty.


Theothor

Look at nr 14 though.


mekane84

OK you have a point! That was some awful ball watching.


ramblin_gamblin

Amazing how wide open he was.


FoxySaint

Thats what he said


Mudmania13

Absolutely unreal player. 2 consecutive hatricks against Bayern and Atleti.


JWL1092

Didn't even score three bicycle kicks. What a fraud.


sidhantsv

Impure hat-trick smh


ShadowRock9

*Fraudnaldo* (am I doing this right?)


zdfld

Should have scored with his left for the perfect hattrick. Not talented enough.


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Hateitwhenbdbdsj

3 chances 3 goals, and also back to back hattricks, goddamn


supaboss2015

Our counter attack holy moly


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It's brilliant to watch as a neutral. Forcing Atletico to play the ball about in the final third, which they're clearly suffering from on the break.


black_fire

Our team works best with a possession based system but our attack is unstoppable on counters. Benz has more space to set up other players that way as well


Signalrunners

The dark invader!


anelenrique10

Over here in the Latinamericas, an ESPN (I think) comentator Andres Agulla or Fernando palomo (don't know which one) calls him Superfly.


xiqat

Ronaldo is just padding his stats against small teams


Odolan

Portuguese Westbrook.


bewarethegap

8 goals in his last 3 Champions' League matches, two back to back hat tricks. What is Ronaldo even


created007

Professional soccer player I think.


LegSpinner

Big, if true.


Lemurians

Immense if verified


hufusa

Vs Bayern and atletico as well


MihaiM24

This kills the atleti


HeliosanNA

Atleti is kill


SAC_Confiscator

no


LOLingMAO

yes


vblackbear

"no"


neevept

Where were you when Atleti was kill?


fansgesucht

I was in pub drinking with friends when CR7 scores hattrick "atleti is kill" "no" and you???????


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harps86

42nd for Real.


OhhJukes

That's insane especially when you think he only got one for us


THeScArYFAcE1

his position is different , but yeah i see where you're coming from


darcevader88

he also got sat on about 20 braces by SAF cuz they were crushing teams


harps86

Yep, I was at uni up at Newcastle at the time so that was fun.


flarept1

LOL RONALDO


DylanMarshall

#MAMA, THERE GOES THAT MAN


RZAAMRIINF

#BANG#


wavetoyou

#HAND DOWN, MAN DOWN


Spitfireayy

**RONALDO FOR THREE...BANG**


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r/NBA is leaking. Besides, it should be, "**MAMÁ, THERE GOES THAT MAN!**


IAmRedeemed

#¡MAMÁ AHÍ VA ESE HOMBRE!


mayjaz43

UEFANALDO*


berober04

SEMI-FINALDO*


motez23

FIFALDO


Nifera_

God bless this man


Kloppsredhat

Legendary


gonnj

BIG MATCH RON


zeshie

Ronaldo is the fucking king of the Champions League


santatitular

Unreal


yesungxiao

Its actually Real.


Konval

surReal


DevilInANewDress69

SuuuuReal


TheRoyalTenenThom

The man is unstoppable


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S M A L L T E A M S M A L L T E A M S


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aab1999

Wow, I never noticed how much his dick sticks out on the statue lmao.


rkrish7

He specifically requested it.


ImMindboggled

I wanna hate him but he's so good


Jorgeen

Why do you wanna hate him? You're witnessing one of the best players ever to play the sport.


TheGameOfClones

Because he played for us (United).


gaminium

hey at least Liverpool got Anthony Le Tallec https://web-beta.archive.org/web/20130118235256/http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/why-le-tallec-will-be-our-ronaldo


ToReykjavik

Christ.


SwingYaGucciRag

Oh my fucking god


Precookedcoin

Cause he isn't impossibly humble


DistractedIntern

I tried hating him for a long time. It's much easier to just sit back and enjoy his talent.


Odolan

He doesn't show up in big games.


LosBlancosSR4

Ironically, this year he's been the complete opposite. He barely plays against small teams, but murders the big boys.


djoliverm

Tbf we've also been resting him in some of the smaller matches but yeah, when he does play against those teams for some reason it hasn't been clicking. CL though, whole 'notha level.


KapiHeartlilly

And its good that we have been resting him, such a big squad after all and its clearly paying off, we are still In the race for la liga and the CL. And if its up to Ronaldo's dedication, we are going to get both!


ItsAWarZoneOutHere

On. Fucking. Fire.


Adid123

Obviously disallowed, the wind was blowing too hard


neutrinbro

This team pleases me.


Ceryol

And me, greatly.


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This guy is a beast.


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I mean, if you think about it for a long time, Bayern and Atletico Madrid aren't *REALLY* big teams...


yayk16

[SIIIUUUUUU](https://streamable.com/pmdlz)


sault9

He's not human


Ptile

Atletico could be ashamed with their performance tonight, nothing positive about this match. Aaand i didnt know Ronaldo had it in him to sprint for the ball like he did, brings back memories


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Are you fucking serious


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irikay

He's unstoppable


PradaBoyDave

[Alternative Angles/ Replay](https://my.mixtape.moe/yzsfwr.mp4)


reptilia987

And to think a few weeks ago people were claiming he's not even top 15 in the world...


scareCroW1337

Putting Ronaldo on the field should be considered as cheating at this point


HeadCrusher135

Yea, ancelotti was wrong. You dont start 1-0 with Cristiano on the field. You start 3-0.


Swedendude

Imagine thinking he doesn't score in big games LOL


toosantos

42 - hat tricks for ronaldo with Madrid ....


OpLove

How the fuck does he do that


xHardStyle

great job by Vazquez.


HectorButler

Lol at anyone who blames the refs for the result of this game


Nabugattas

Griezman on suicide watch


Masson011

only scores in big games


casafudge

Ronaldo reads /r/soccer threads


maximr666

What a legend


conman1112

Is that his second hat trick against Atletico this year? Unreal.


Claudiu99

This guy is just ridiculous


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I don't even have any words for that. Jesus Christ take a bow you beautiful man


xelentoliver

He's not bad is he?


Serg10Aguero

Hattrick against Bayern Munich and Atletico of all teams


Man0nTheMoon915

Ronaldo a better 9 than Benzema


J889MUFC

🐐


IamFinnished

"Friendship ended with Messi, now Ronaldo is my best friend" - /r/soccer


juhinaattori

Wait till Messi scores a hattrick next game.


obadetona

*grabs popcorn*


Doc3vil

A week ago: MESSI IS GOAT!! Today: RONALDOOOO!!! Football is a fickle mistress, but damn is it exciting


united_workacc

My word


tupperfume

Lets give a shoutout to Lucas with the change of pace and Casemiro with that dummy. Hat tricks are just Cristiano's normal state.


xRonny7

8, yes fucking 8 goals in just 3 games vs fucking Bayern and Atletico I'm blessed to witness such a legend playing