Top 5 performances by Cristiano Ronaldo that bailed his team out of pressure games

#4 Real Madrid Versus Barcelona ( Away in La Liga, 2011/12) :

There is no doubt Cristiano Ronaldo instilled a winning mentality upon his arrival at the Santiago Bernabeu. Even at the times filled with chaos, his steady arms provided much need relief, calmness and a glimmer of hope.

All this was evident when Real Madrid faced Barcelona at the Camp Nou in 2011/12. It was Real Madrid led by Jose Mourinho leading the title race after a long time and Cristiano Ronaldo's brilliance in the Camp Nou gifted Madrid the LaLiga crown.

Unsurprisingly, Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid was banking on counter attacks to find the weakness in an almost perfect Barcelona side. Although Real Madrid went ahead through an early goal, Barcelona equalized and Real was struggling on the pitch to get a hold of the ball.

In the 73rd Minute, Angel Di Maria runs a few yards before finding Mesut Ozil on the right flank.

Ozil, who had brilliant chemistry with Cristiano, managed a defence-splitting through ball which was effortlessly received by a sprinting Cristiano. With a magnificent first touch, he just managed to squeeze the ball past Valdes through a very tight angle.

Moments after, Cristiano rushed towards the stands of Camp Nou and orchestrated his famous celebration "Calma Calma" leaving a pin drop silence for seconds.

There is no doubt that Cristiano was brilliant throughout the season and his performance vs Barcelona capped off a glorious campaign.