Ranking Cristiano Ronaldo's Top 5 goals last season 

FC Barcelona v Real Madrid - Supercopa de Espana: 1st Leg
Cristian Ronaldo attempts a bicycle kick in the FC Barcelona v Real Madrid game in the 1st Leg of the Supercopa de Espana, at Camp Nou, on August 13, 2017.

Cristiano Ronaldo has always shown his ability to score even though he might find himself goal drought every once in a while.

However, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner is always there to shut down criticism about him. Once he starts scoring, there's nothing that can stop the machine.

Last season he scored 26 goals in 27 games in LaLiga after missing the first five matches due to a suspension. Impressively, the Portuguese were able to score almost in every game after his return and led Real Madrid to win the UEFA Champions League for the third straight year.

Now, Ronaldo has moved to Italy to play for Juventus, but he was clearly struggling initially with no goals in the Serie A so far.

This list is a friendly reminder of what Cristiano Ronaldo can do when he is on a good day, here are his top five goals last season:


#5 vs Barcelona (Super Copa)

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If it's a better way for Ronaldo to begin a season scoring against his long-term rival Barcelona, it is difficult to know what would it be.

The Madrid's former striker destroyed the Catalan club in the first leg after dribbling Gerard Pique and deliver a tremendous shot from almost outside the box.

It was his 16th goal against Barcelona in his career and also helped Real Madrid win 2-1 at Camp Nou to take the advantage in the series.

Madrid eventually won the Super Cup after defeating Barcelona 2-0 in the second leg without Ronaldo on the team.

#4 vs Borussia Dortmund

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Ronaldo reached the net with a superb strike from outside the box to become the first player who scores in all six group stage games of the UEFA Champions League.

Ronaldo received a pass from Kovacic and somehow put the ball ahead of the goal line while eight Dortmund players were defending inside the box. The goalkeeper Roman Bürki just saw the ball coming without making any movement as Madrid took the lead 2-0 in the first half.

Madrid ended up beating Dortmund 3-2 to qualify second in Group H behind Tottenham after four wins, one draw and one loss.

#3 Vs Getafe

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Ronaldo scored twice against Getafe on March 3, but the first one was priceless as he dribbled two defenders before shooting the ball.

What was even worse for Getafe is Ronaldo gave Madrid a 2-0 lead just seconds before the end of the first half.The Portuguese scored again in the second half to put the game in the bag with a 3-1 victory over one minor rival.

After that triumph, Ronaldo set on fire and scored six goals in the next two games in the 2-1 win over Eibar and in the 6-3 victory against Girona.

Those eight goals in three matches were Cristiano's best spam in LaLiga during last season.

#2 Free kick vs Gremio

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Ronaldo last direct free kick goal with Real Madrid was a masterpiece in the 2017 FIFA Club World Cup final against Gremio.

Madrid's idol shot the ball above the barrier like just a few players in the world do to make the only goal of the game in the 52nd minute.

The goalkeeper had a big responsibility because he was too far from his right post, which gave Ronaldo a better chance to score and of course he did so.

In the end, Madrid won 1-0 to claim their third title at the FIFA Club World Cup, second in a row and third of the last four tournaments.

#1 Overhead vs Juventus

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Probably Ronaldo's best goal ever was against the team he plays now; indeed, his overhead kick is considered the best goal in the UEFA Champions League history.

Juventus faced off Madrid in the first leg of the quarter-finals looking for revenge for the previous year loss in Europe's club top competition final. However, what they received was a nightmare after Ronaldo scored twice in Madrid 3-0 win at Juventus Stadium.

Though, it wasn't Madrid's victory what everyone was talking about in the afterwards by cause of Ronaldo unthinkable overhead kick.

The goal was so impressive that even Juventus supporters applauded and gave him a standing ovation. Ronaldo later admitted that moment, when he saw Juve fans delighted for what he did, was determinant to choose Juventus as his new team.

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Edited by Shruti Sadbhav