Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo started the Champions League match against Shakhtar Donetsk by scoring three goals. He has already scored 80 goals and surpasses Argentine Lionel Messi. Celebrating a stunning 4-0 victory, the Madrid footballers started the season in the Champions League on a high note. Real Madrid started the La Liga season with a 0-0 draw. Until now, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo had scored 77 goals each and shared the title of the most productive player in the tournament. C.Ronaldo was pleased that the team is in great form: "We need to emphasize teamwork. We defend consistently. Shakhtar Donetsk is a strong team, but today was our day for victory. We started with a draw in Spain, but here we managed to perform well." For achieving the record, the Portuguese player thanked his teammates: "I knew this record would be mine. Naturally and without pressure. The feeling is good, I won't lie. I feel very happy and proud, but my goal is the team's victories."
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