Real Madrid stunned Borussia Dortmund 3-1 last night, as goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale sealed victory for the Spanish giants.
Real Madrid talisman Cristiano Ronaldo was in his usual fiery form last night as he scored twice in what was his 150th European club match as Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund. His goals propelled them to a solid 3-1 win after Gareth Bale opened their account with a solid volley before the first 20 minutes.
Ronaldo went on to double Real’s lead before Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang pulled a goal back in the 54th minute. The Portuguese international’s goals confirmed victory for Real as he fired past Dortmund’s keeper Roman Buerki in the 79th minute.
This win will also ensure that there would be no repeat of last season’s draw where Dortmund had come up after being down by 2-0, and Real now have maximum points from two matches in Group H. In fact, they are currently on par with Tottenham in terms of points collected. THT takes a look at some of the best tweets regarding the match.
Real Madrid journey every season. pic.twitter.com/wuirgHO9Zd
— 𝑨𝑩 ⓫ – أب (@abdallah_rm11) September 26, 2017
https://twitter.com/AdinOsmanbasic/status/912831712425660417
.@GarethBale11: MotM vs Borussia Dortmund, Rating 8.34, Shots(OT) 2(2), Goals 1, Key passes 2, Assists 1, Clearances 3 @realmadrid pic.twitter.com/lA10sZUSIx
— WhoScored (@WhoScored) September 26, 2017
https://twitter.com/Cr7Prince4ever/status/912798947915288578
https://twitter.com/nancymadrisco/status/912781195221577730
Real Madrid is playing to defend the trophy they defended.
What a team!!!😂
— ANJIE🌹 (@PatohShanqueels) September 26, 2017
https://twitter.com/Emperor_RM/status/912780076563009536
As is the case during any Real Madrid match, Twitter exploded with tweets about Cristiano Ronaldo.
Cristiano Ronaldo has now scored 25 goals in 20 #UCL games against German sides. 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/aeYye0Xe7O
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) September 26, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo for @RealMadrid:
⚪️ Games: 400
⚽️ Goals: 411
🎯 Assists: 112
🎩 Hat-Tricks: 42
🏆 Trophies: 13
🥇 Ballon d'Or: 3— SPORF (@Sporf) September 26, 2017
https://twitter.com/EPLBible/status/912784749751672833
https://twitter.com/Ronaldoesquee/status/912778551547408384
https://twitter.com/MrFutboy/status/912777052390150144
Amazing how Cristiano Ronaldo has managed to properly manage his physique and step up his performances on key matches.
— Rafael Hernández (@RafaelH117) September 26, 2017
Meanwhile Ronaldo bangs in his second….remember him?
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) September 26, 2017
https://twitter.com/RMadridBabe/status/912757879043756034
However, several tweets were also about some of the decisions taken – or rather, not taken – during the match. Some felt like one of Ronaldo’s goals were offside while others were of the opinion that Sergio Ramos’ handball goal-line clearance should have received more attention from the officials.
https://twitter.com/UltraAutistic/status/912774647204036608
https://twitter.com/i_korkes/status/912774920626728960
Ronaldo has the most offside goals these last 2 champions league seasons 😹😹
— Karlito (@Karlllloooss) September 26, 2017
https://twitter.com/Barcaificent/status/912815148724711425
https://twitter.com/lucasammr/status/912757693005406216
https://twitter.com/BlaugranaHome/status/912755479482372097
– Sergio Ramos handball goal-line clearance
– Carvajal handball
– Offside Ronaldo goal
– Casemiro not sent offTypical Madrid CL match.
— BarcAddicts (@BarcAddicts) September 26, 2017
https://twitter.com/Barcaa999/status/912755236909060096
https://twitter.com/SportsJOE_UK/status/912767011004051456
Ramos Fighting For Ballon d'Or. GREAT VERSATILITY 😂 #BVBRMApic.twitter.com/4TMHFPV4Cn
— BarcelonaBoy (@iBarcelonaBoy) September 26, 2017
Ramos better than Neuer https://t.co/yCEAbKNX16
— T (@Lyca10_) September 26, 2017