Cristiano Ronaldo thanks his Real Madrid team-mates after receiving his third Golden Boot award

Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo kisses his Golden Boot 2014 award at Melia Castilla hotel on November 5, 2014 in Madrid, Spain.

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo added yet another Golden Boot award to his bag as he picked up his latest prize on Wednesday at the Meliá Castilla hotel in Madrid.

The Portuguese finished his campaign as the joint-top scorer in Europe with 31 goals last season along with Barcelona’s Luis Suarez.

"I did not expect so many people to be here," he said while receiving the award. "I would like to thank my team-mates for their help because, without it, it wouldn't have been possible to win this Golden Boot. Secondly, I would like to thank my family, the fans and the club for giving me the opportunity to play at the best club in the world.”

Ronaldo continues to shatter records after records this season too as he has already bagged 22 goals and 7 assists this season. He was accompanied by club president Florentino Pérez, his teammates Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos and Gareth Bale, head of Institutional Relations, Emilio Butragueño and several other associates of Real Madrid.

"I like individual awards and I work hard towards them,” he adds. “For me, this is like my first Golden Boot. It is a special day. I want to share it with the people that have supported me since the first day I came to Real Madrid.”

"I promise to keep doing my best with goals, assists and matches. I have many years left at Real Madrid and I will continue trying to give my best. This is very special for me. I am very happy."

Perez, who presented Ronaldo the trophy, appreciated his effort for the team and how he has evolved into a club legend.

"His unending desire to overcome obstacles has turned him into a different type of player and anybody who knows him is aware that he will leave here today in search of his fourth trophy,” said Perez.

”Today, he is receiving his third Golden Shoe, his second as a Real Madrid player. Therefore, this is a happy day for him, his mother, his family, for all Real Madrid fans and anybody who loves football. Our fans have really embraced Cristiano because he has given everything on the pitch and left us with many great memories.”

"We are proud of Cristiano Ronaldo at this club, football can be proud of him, he is a role model for young players. He has once again shown the world that he is a true legend. He is a legend at Real Madrid, as he shows in every game, and an example of impeccable professionalism, as shown through his behaviour every single day. Cristiano combines his unquestionable talent and quality with an immense level of commitment," he adds.