Published 17:15 IST, April 9th 2020
How many Champions League has Cristiano Ronaldo won? Here are the star's exploits in UCL
How many Champions League has Cristiano Ronaldo won? Ronaldo is currently the highest goalscorer in the history of the UEFA Champions League.
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Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo is widely considered as one of best players ever to grace game of football. Some parameters that determine a player's stature in football include his goalscoring numbers apart from collective titles that he has won. UEFA Champions League is one such parameter, which winger has aced at. Here's a look at answer to question, how many Champions League has Cristiano Ronaldo won?
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How many Champions League has Cristiano Ronaldo won?
Cristiano Ronaldo has won a total of five Champions League titles in his illustrious career. While he won his first title with Manchester United in 2008, he won remaining four during his amazing run of form with Spanish giants Real Mrid.
How many Champions League has Cristiano Ronaldo won? Cristiano Ronaldo Man United career
Cristiano Ronaldo Man United career was no less than a dream run for Portuguese. Ronaldo spent a total of six seasons with Red Devils, winning almost every possible title in England. In 2008, Ronaldo won his first Champions League title, defeating Premier League rivals Chelsea. It was Ronaldo who heed in opening goal of final in 26th minute of game, making his mark on biggest stage in Europe. However, Chelsea's Frank Lampard later equalised for Blues.
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How many Champions League has Cristiano Ronaldo won? Cristiano Ronaldo stats (2008)
title was now to be decided by penalties. Although Cristiano Ronaldo failed to convert his penalty, Man United clinched title after John Terry and Nicolas Anelka missed ir respective spot-kicks. Ronaldo was top scorer of competition with eight goals to his name.
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How many Champions League has Cristiano Ronaldo won? Cristiano Ronaldo Real Mrid career (2009-2018)
Cristiano Ronaldo joined Real Mrid in 2009. During his nine-year stay in Spanish capital, he won four Champions League titles in all. His side came up against city rivals Atletico Mrid in 2014. Rojiblancos defender Diego Godin scored for his side in 36th minute. Diego Simeone's men appeared to be unbreakable throughout 90 minutes. However, Real Mrid captain Sergio Ramos rose to occasion when he equalised past Thibaut Courtois in injury time. Gareth Bale, Marcelo and Cristiano Ronaldo bettered ir opponents in extra-time play to clinch title.
How many Champions League has Cristiano Ronaldo won? Cristiano Ronaldo stats (2016)
Cristiano Ronaldo Real Mrid career h more visible success after 2014 UCL triumph. Zinedine Zidane's men once again faced Atletico Mrid in 2016 Champions League final. Sergio Ramos opened scoring at San Siro in 15th minute, however, Yannik Carrasco equalised in second half, paving way for a penalty shootout. Real Mrid cruised past ir opponents for second time in three years. While every Real Mrid player converted from spot, Atletico's Juanfran missed from spot. Ronaldo went on to score final kick to secure third UCL title of his career.
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How many Champions League has Cristiano Ronaldo won? Cristiano Ronaldo stats (2017)
Cristiano Ronaldo's side were up for a consecutive title against Italian giants Juventus in 2017. Old Ly h conceded just twice in ir Champions League campaign. However, it was Cristiano Ronaldo who scored twice past legendary goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon in final. Casemiro and Marco Asensio also scored for Los Blancos to become first team in modern era to win consecutive Champions League titles.
How many Champions League has Cristiano Ronaldo won? Cristiano Ronaldo stats (2018)
Real Mrid reached Champions League final for third time in a row in 2018. Zidane's men h to overcome a mighty challenge in form of Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool. However, an experienced and well-managed Real Mrid cruised past Reds scoring thrice past Loris Karius. Gareth Bale scored twice while Karim Benzema scored once to secure ir third consecutive title.
How many Champions League has Cristiano Ronaldo won? Cristiano Ronaldo stats
Cristiano Ronaldo was Champions League top-scorer in all his five European triumphs. He was also crowned as UEFA Player of Year across five title triumphs. Ronaldo holds record of scoring most goals in Champions League (128), followed by his arch-rival Lionel Messi (114). He secured a move to Juventus in 2018 with an aim to win his sixth Champions League title with a third different club.
17:15 IST, April 9th 2020