Cristiano Ronaldo lead his team to victory as he scored twice in Real Madrid’s 4-1 win over Celta Vigo last night.
The in-form Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Wednesday night’s 4-1 win over Celta Vigo as he took Zinedine Zidane’s men to within a point of the La Liga title.
Real made a strong start and got ahead early on thanks to Ronaldo’s efforts. The Portuguese star overtook Jimmy Greaves as the most prolific player to top Europe’s five biggest domestic divisions as he scored his 367th and 368th goals.
The first half did not have as many opportunities for Real Madrid, but Ronaldo turned all that around in the second half as he spearheaded a devastating counter attack on the home team.
Ronaldo was the toast of the Twitteratis as his double took Real Madrid a step closer to the title. Take a look:
367 – Cristiano Ronaldo is now the all-time top-scorer in the top five European leagues, surpassing Jimmy Greaves (366). Ace. pic.twitter.com/S33G74anMl
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) May 17, 2017
Ronaldo exploded like never before in the last 2 months and went back to playing like if he's 20 years old! 😍🔥
5th Ballon D'or incoming 😎👑 pic.twitter.com/v8evvMMnCp
— OMAR 𓂆 (@Omaaar96) May 17, 2017
Another day, another Cristiano Ronaldo Real Madrid milestone. 🔑 pic.twitter.com/5D1HCAvBmz
— B/R Football (@brfootball) May 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/HaIaRonaldo/status/864944587751739393
Ronaldo is finished & guided Real Madrid to the CL final & to win Liga, I wonder what he would be able to do if he wasn't finished.
— 𝑨𝑩 ⓫ – أب (@abdallah_rm11) May 17, 2017
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Cristiano Ronaldo has 13 goals in his last 8 games in all competitions for Real Madrid.
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⚽⚽Business end of the season. pic.twitter.com/G4EWAUgEpM
— Squawka (@Squawka) May 17, 2017
There was a bit of a controversy when Celta Vigo’s Iago Aspas was dismissed for a dive, and angry fans were quick to point out some alleged incidents of partiality in the La Liga.
https://twitter.com/messi10stats/status/864939114608689153
https://twitter.com/Sameer_R13/status/864938955506102273
Iago Aspas sent off after picking up a second yellow for diving. Sorry, but that isn't a dive. Ramos catches him. Should be a penalty..
— Andrew Gaffney (@GaffneyVLC) May 17, 2017
Varane deliberate handball in the box. Iago Aspas sent off for what was a very clear penalty. Rash challenge by Ramos. Aspas red-carded. OK!
— The.D (@Radjoach) May 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/Andregomecismo/status/864942653691002880
While Real Madrid fans were exuberant about Ronaldo’s performance, they were also equally pleased with Isco. The midfielder partnered brilliantly with Ronaldo, and the duo tore apart Celta’s defence.
Wall: Casemiro.
Deep Lying Playmakers: Kroos and Modric.
Creative Attacking Mid: Isco.
Recipe for success. #HalaMadrid pic.twitter.com/js6XHI5u7Q
— CJ (@InRealTimeAFC) May 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/Moratability/status/864954731378216960
Both Cristiano Ronaldo's goals against Celta Vigo were assisted by Isco. #HalaMadrid pic.twitter.com/ldY66SrZat
— TheCristianoFan 🇵🇹 (@TheCristianoFan) May 17, 2017
WE'RE SO LUCKY TO HAVE ISCO AND BEYOND BLESSED TO HAVE CRISTIANO RONALDO 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤❤
— OMAR 𓂆 (@Omaaar96) May 17, 2017
There's just no way on Earth Isco doesn't make Real Madrid's Starting XI in Cardiff even with Bale healthy, right? Right?!
— Lucas Navarrete (@LucasNavarreteM) May 17, 2017
Isco has now scored or assisted 14 goals in his last 15 starts for Real Madrid across all competitions.
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5 assists 🅰️Top class. pic.twitter.com/jDXGpALxds
— Squawka (@Squawka) May 17, 2017
Boggles my mind how Isco only started to get more recognition this season. Madrid held back his development by always playing Bale over him
— Juan (@socraticjuan) May 17, 2017
Isco is a FIFA "my player" with maxed out dribbling and five star skills. Man just oozes class and mesmerizes us with pure football.
— EiF (@EiFSoccer) May 17, 2017