Sergio Ramos has scored more Champions League goals than Ronaldo, David Villa and Zidane

Spanish champions Real Madrid continued ir exceptional run of form when y hammered Atalanta at Alfredo di Stefa. game saw Zinedine Zidane’s men score thrice, with Sergio Ramos also among scorers. Los Blancos skipper scored from spot to overtake some of footballing greats such as Ronaldo Nazario, David Villa and Zinedine Zidane in Champions League goalscoring tally.

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Los Blancos arrived into game with a one-goal lead following Ferland Mendy’s winner in first leg of Champions League round of 16. Following narrow win, Real Madrid were determined to put out a statement of intent at home and y went on to win tie 3-1.

Striker Karim Benzema bagged lead in 35th minute following a goalkeeping debacle from Marco Sportiello. shots-stopper sent ball mistakenly at Luka Modric who raced towards goal before directing ball at Benzema. Frenchman scored from a simple finish to break deadlock. With goal, he has equalled up record of scoring in 17 successive calendar years, alongside Lionel Messi and Raul Gonzalez.

Sergio Ramos goals in Champions League: Skipper overtakes Zidane, Ronaldo

Vinicius Jr was one of standout performers of night. Brazilian youngster threatened Atalanta defence with his pacy skills, resulting in a penalty kick in second half. And Sergio Ramos goals in Champions League count went to 15 with that success.

With goal, 34-year-old centre-back has w scored as many as 101 goals across competitions as well, as part of Sergio Ramos stats. But tably, he has w scored more goals in European club competition than club manr Zidane. French legend had scored 14 times in Champions League.

tably, Barcelona legend David Villa and former Real Madrid superstar Ronaldo Nazario had also scored 14 times in top European competition during ir respective careers, with Spain international w overtaking se legends in history books, making it a highlight of Sergio Ramos stats.

Real Madrid vs Atalanta highlights: Super-sub Asensio rounds up impeccable win 

Meanwhile, Atalanta star Luis Muriel scored a goal back after Toni Kroos conceded a foul in a dangerous spot near edge of penalty box. And Muriel struck a sensational set-piece, with Thibaut Courtois unable to stop kick despite getting his hand on it. Marco Asensio, however, was quick to add a third goal for Spanish heavyweights with his first touch of game after being introduced as a substitute. Real Madrid went on to progress in quarter-final of competition with a 4-1 aggregate scoreline.

Amid thrilling form, re's clarity on Sergio Ramos contract talks at Bernabeu. Sergio Ramos contract will end after  current season. Speaking to Movistar after game, Real Madrid captain has confirmed that re has been headway in contract extension talks with club. 

Im courtesy: Real Madrid Twitter