Published 09:27 IST, October 4th 2024
Van Dijk, Haaland and Other Footballers Acknowledge Cristiano Ronaldo’s Evident Influence in the UCL
Top footballers like Van Dijk and Haaland recognize Cristiano Ronaldo's significant impact in the UEFA Champions League, acknowledging his undeniable influence.
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Unmatched success in UEFA Champions League confirms Cristiano Ronaldo's rank as best in tournament. Ronaldo's influence and supremacy in toughest club competition in history are unmatched, with five championship triumphs and a record-breaking goal-scoring record, reby securing his legendary legacy above everyone else in football history.
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impact of Cristiano Ronaldo on UCL is demonstrated by Virgil van Dijk, Erling Haaland, and or luminaries
Without a doubt, Cristiano Ronaldo ranks among UEFA Champions League's all-time icons. With an amazing total of 140, including 67 scored during knockout phases, Portuguese great owns record for most goals in history of tournament.
Having played for Manchester United, Real Mrid, and Juventus, Ronaldo is also among very few players who have hit net for several teams in Champions League.
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Many top players of Champions League name him as ir main association as he has such great impact on game. Stars including Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, Alisson Becker, Virgil van Dijk, Riccardo Calafiori and many or stars recently included his name in a social media post from official Champions League page on ir favourite players in tournament.
"First player that comes to mind when you think Champions League?"
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• Halaand: "Cristiano Ronaldo"
• Van Dijk: "Cristiano Ronaldo"
• De Bruyne: "Cristiano Ronaldo"
• Wirtz: "Cristiano Ronaldo"
• Alisson: "Cristiano Ronaldo"
• Calafiori: "Cristiano Ronaldo"
• Trent Alexander: "Cristiano Ronaldo"
• Foden: "Cristiano Ronaldo"
• Bastoni: "Cristiano Ronaldo"
• Gittens: "Cristiano Ronaldo"
Ronaldo left Manchester United in November 2022, n joined Al-Nassr in Saudi Pro League; he has not taken part in Champions League since. With Lionel Messi behind at 129, he h established himself as a major force in tournament before his leave collecting 140 goals—more than any or player.
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Ronaldo has five Champions League crowns and three final goals, a record in and all by itself. Along with one trophy with Manchester United and four with Real Mrid, where he also accomplished amazing record of three consecutive Champions League triumphs back in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
From 2007–08 season until 2017–18 season, he was top scorer in competition seven times, including an amazing 17 goals during 2013–14 campaign—which saw him le Real Mrid's drive.
With 105 goals in merely 101 Champions League games, he also remains Real Mrid's all-time top scorer. Raúl is fourth with 66 goals in 130 games; Karim Benzema is third with 78 goals in 133 games.
09:27 IST, October 4th 2024