Top 5 Cristiano Ronaldo Goals

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of, if not the greatest footballer of his generation, if not all time.

His stunning goal-scoring record saw him average over a goal a game during his unforgettable nine-year tenure at Real Madrid.

Developing into a world-class superstar during the second half of his 2003-09 spell at Manchester United, Ronaldo has since displayed unwavering pace, ball skill, superb shooting prowess and a clinical edge in front of goal bettered by nobody.

His immense talents have been recognised with five Ballon d'Or wins in 2008, 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017 and as a focal contributor to an incredible five Champions League victories and four Club World Cups during his spells at United and Madrid.

The following slideshow revisits five of Ronaldo's incredible back catalogue of quality goals.

#5 Manchester United vs Arsenal - Champions League (May 5, 2009)

Ronaldo celebrates his amazing free kick

A Champions League final spot was in the balance after Manchester United had secured a narrow 1-0 win at Old Trafford in the semi-final first leg versus Arsenal.

11 minutes into the second leg at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium, however, the tie was over. After going 1-0 in front within the first few minutes through Ji-Sung Park, Cristiano Ronaldo stood over a free kick some 35 yards out from goal.

No one expected him to shoot but he silenced the home crowd with a ferocious shot that caught Arsenal goalkeeper, Manuel Almunia completely by surprise. A truly sublime finish.

#4 Manchester United vs Portsmouth - Premier League (January 30, 2008)

Ronaldo prepares to take his legendary free kick vs Portsmouth

Ronaldo drew gasps of disbelief from the Old Trafford faithful when he displayed a moment of quality which seemingly defied all laws of gravity.

Displaying his unique gifts, United's number seven lined up a free-kick from 30 yards out and unleashed a shot that somehow squared up in the air and lashed into the top corner of the goal past a stationery David James.

A goal that cannot be adequately described such was the stupendous skill on display.

#3 Real Madrid vs Osasuna 2012 - La Liga (March 30, 2012)

Ronaldo celebrates after scoring vs Osasuna

It takes a certain type of player to try anything as outrageous as shooting from over 30 yards away from goal in open play, but Ronaldo is no ordinary player.

Running into space at the Osasuna backline, Ronaldo could have easily carried the ball forward into the box and given himself an easier chance to score.

However, Ronaldo did not do that. Instead, he unleashed an incredibly powerful shot which bulged the back of the goal almost immediately after it left his boot.

A truly phenomenal finish.

#2 Real Madrid vs Marseille - Champions League (December 8, 2009)

Ronaldo celebrates his stunning free kick

Another free kick, another Ronaldo masterclass. Opting for precision, rather than power, Ronaldo skilfully struck the ball with the side of his foot and the ball appeared to hang in the air as it beautifully glided into the top corner of the goal.

An incredibly beautiful goal that epitomised everything the greatest player of his generation is about.

#1 vs Juventus 2018 - Champions League (April 3, 2018)

Cristiano Ronaldo wows the Juventus Stadium

Even the Juventus fans stood up to applaud.

Cristiano Ronaldo showed, even at the age of 33, nobody can match his immense skill in front of goal.

His second goal of the night seemed to defy what a human body is capable of achieving. Meeting a cross, Ronaldo rose for a bicycle kick, his foot actually rising higher than defender De Sciglio who attempted to head the ball clear, meaning his foot was approximately 7 feet in the air.

Ronaldo then sent the ball into the bottom corner of the goal with a stunning bicycle kick.

One of the greatest goals of all time.