Top 5 Performances of Cristiano Ronaldo against Atletico Madrid

Club Atletico de Madrid v Real Madrid CF - La Liga
Cristiano Ronaldo is the Madrid derby's all-time top scorer

#4. Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid, La Liga (2012-13)

Real Madrid CF v Club Atletico de Madrid - La Liga
Ronaldo inspired Real Madrid to a much-needed victory

By the end of November 2012, Real Madrid was eight points behind their city rivals in the Spanish League. Jose Mourinho's side was under constant criticism as the Liga Derbi approaches.

The home side took the lead with their first attempt on goal as Arda Turan was penalised for handling 35 yards out and Ronaldo produced a stunning effort to score for the first time from a free-kick in that season. Ronaldo had another formidable strike before the break, this time from 45 yards away, which was turned away by Thibaut Courtois.

Ronaldo forced another save from Courtois after striking another free-kick on the hour mark. Minutes later, Ronaldo picked out Mesut Ozil, who was free inside the penalty area, and the German threaded the ball between Courtois' legs for Real's second goal.

It was a comfortable victory in the end for Los Merengues, thanks to the gleaming performance of their talismanic No.7. Moreover, Real Madrid extended their unbeaten run to 24 matches over their city rivals.

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