Real Madrid pulled off a miraculous 2-1 away victory over Bayern Munich in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie at the Allianz Arena.
Much to the expectations of many, the hosts drew first blood through Arturo Vidal in the 25th minute. They had a chance to increase their lead before the break, but the Chilean skied his penalty.
Real began to take control of the game in the second half, and it was none other than Cristiano Ronaldo who opened the scoring for his side. A red card to Bayern’s Javi Martinez shortly followed, and the Portuguese star added another to give his side a 2-1 win against Bayern.
It was also one for the history books as it took his tally to 100 in the competition. He found the back of the net 16 times with Manchester United and scored another 84 with the defending champions.
His incredible feat was celebrated on Twitter:
MILESTONE: Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first player in history to score 100 goals in UEFA European competition.
All-time legend. ? pic.twitter.com/ZiVzAySPjQ
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) April 12, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo: What a player. pic.twitter.com/upfjQMP9nW
— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) April 12, 2017
Neither Luis Suarez, nor Lewandowski, Higuain, Mbappe, Benzema or even Kane. Cristiano Ronaldo is the best centre forward in the world
— Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) April 12, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo has now scored 5 goals in his last 4 matches vs Bayern Munich.
— Real Madrid Stats (@RMadrid_Stats) April 12, 2017
Of course Cristiano Ronaldo will score against Bayern
— Football Edits (@F_Edits) April 12, 2017
Critics can constantly say that Ronaldo is 'finished', but it's simply not true. Every single year he answers them and breaks records.
— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) April 12, 2017
That second half by Real Madrid…wow. Performance of champions, whichever way you dice it.
— Andy Brassell (@andybrassell) April 12, 2017
Ronaldo breaking records on a weekly basis
— Footy Humour (@FootyHumour) April 12, 2017
He also earned praises from former footballers and renowned journalists of the modern day.
Ronaldo really is an extraordinary goal-scoring machine.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) April 12, 2017
Ronaldo with another important goal in a major tie in the Champions League. Huge away goal for #RMCF. Great player for the big moments.
— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) April 12, 2017
Ronaldo with another important goal in a major tie in the Champions League. Huge away goal for #RMCF. Great player for the big moments.
— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) April 12, 2017
When you score your first Champions League goal since late September. ? pic.twitter.com/4bkLdAsKgO
— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) April 12, 2017
Ronaldo single handedly taking his team mates to Champions League semis while Messi takes his team mates to tax havens. #TheDifference
— rajat (@ClassicFergie) April 12, 2017
god bless cristiano ronaldo , god bless real madrid .
— 'ايهاب ٣ (@ehab89181732) April 12, 2017
The best player in the world….my favourite player of all time….sir Cristiano Ronaldo
— Lokoja First Born (@makawizy) April 12, 2017
Imagine being Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend. Man will never let you down.
— ? (@LM19Futbol) April 12, 2017