Cristiano Ronaldo’s greatest moments at Real Madrid

As the striker bids farewell to the Bernabeu and La Liga, we take a look back at some of his greatest moments in a Merengue shirt

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  1Third time's a charm

  While 2017-18 was far from a vintage season for Ronaldo, he and Madrid finished it in typical fashion – with yet another Champions League title in tow. Liverpool were beaten 3-1 in the final, although Ronaldo made the headlines for another reason as he suggested his Real career had come to an end. Those words ultimately proved prophetic, as he now prepares for a new challenge in Serie A

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• 2An overhead kick and applause in Turin

  In what was perhaps a portent of the future move, fans in Juventus Stadium gave Ronaldo a standing ovation as their team was downed by Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final. The pick of the action was a stunning overhead kick from the Portugal star

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  3Level with Messi

  Ronaldo's 2017 heroics made him the runaway choice for the Ballon d'Or, drawing him level with the Argentine on five awards apiece 

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  4Back-to-back titles

  Madrid followed up their Liga triumph with victory in the Champions League final, becoming the first club to retain the title since the name was changed from the European Cup. Ronaldo hit twice in the final to down Juventus and further cement his legacy