If Ronaldo has a trophy cabinet, it is hardly surprising that he has only won two La Liga titles. The Portuguese striker also has 5 UEFA Champions League titles to his name, as well as UEFA XI of the Year honours. Yet despite all of those trophies, Ronaldo’s goal drought has been a problem. This article explores why he hasn’t been able to add more to his impressive collection of trophies.
Ronaldo’s goal scoring drought
Cristiano Ronaldo is currently on a goal scoring drought. The Portuguese superstar has not scored in five matches, including one in the Champions League. His goal drought has been particularly long this season. Since Dec. 30, he has only scored one goal in the league and one in the FA Cup. The drought started after he missed a penalty against Athletic Club on the final day of the 2009-10 season. During the summer, Ronaldo also had a goal scoring drought, going without a goal for five games.
It is not clear if the recent goal drought is due to Ronaldo’s inability to score, but Man United have had a poor run of form and have had several draws in a row. While the coach of United has been dismissive of questions about Ronaldo’s recent goal drought, he does seem to be concerned about the team’s inability to create enough chances. This means that United have a long way to go before they can win a title.
A dreadful three-minute spell against Brighton left Ronaldo without a single shot on goal. He had gone 546 minutes without scoring at the club. Brighton managed to hold him until the 51st minute, but Ronaldo eventually broke his goal drought, helping them to win 2-0. In fact, it’s hard to imagine a more frustrating situation for a player. But if he were to strike again, would he have won the Premier League once again?
Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent goal drought isn’t surprising, and his goal totals have dropped considerably. A year ago, he scored only five goals in the Champions League. However, after that, his goal drought began to take a different turn. The Portuguese forward overtook Rui Costa as the top Portuguese scorer in Serie A. In the same match, he scored two goals against Lazio and equalled the 1948 record.
Despite his goal scoring drought, the Portugal international played 90 minutes against Wolves on Sunday. He had two shots on goal, both from left foot, but he failed to find the back of the net. The first attempt, a 20-yard effort, was saved by Wolves keeper Jose Sa. The second shot, which Ronaldo missed, was a leaping header from a deep cross that flew over the bar.
Ronaldo’s 5 UEFA Champions League titles
Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has been one of the most prolific players in the world, winning five European titles with four different clubs. Real’s recent run of success has included a Champions League final win over Liverpool. Ronaldo’s five Champions League titles are the most in UEFA competition history. Despite having so many titles, he is yet to win the competition’s golden boot.
Real Madrid’s five UEFA Champions League titles were his first major achievements as a player. Moreover, his hat trick against Porto gave him a personal record of 100 goals. This achievement made him the fastest player in Juventus history to reach that milestone. Moreover, he became the first player to finish top scorer in three different domestic leagues at once – Serie A, La Liga and Premier League. However, after the Porto game, Ronaldo was shifted to the bench and there were doubts about his fitness.
UEFA has released the top scoring charts. Ronaldo is now tied with Alfredo Di Stefano in the club’s history. Earlier this year, Real Madrid defeated Manchester United 2-0 and Rayo Vallecano 0-2 in the final. In the process, he broke his own personal record for the most goals in a single season. Cristiano Ronaldo has now clinched 5 UEFA Champions League titles – the most of any player in the history of the competition.
With five UEFA Champions League titles, Ronaldo is also the most capped player in the history of the competition. His five Ballon d’Ors and numerous other achievements make him one of the greatest footballers of all time. If he ever wins the World Cup, he will surely be the one to do so. It is only natural that he is one of the best-paid players in the world.
Cristiano Ronaldo has also won the 2021/2022 Champions League. After winning the 2008 Champions League with Manchester United, he has dominated the competition ever since. He has smashed numerous records and won the trophy multiple times. The Portuguese superstar is back in the Champions League with Manchester United, where he can clinch a fifth title. The five UEFA Champions League titles include the 2014 edition, the 2016 edition and the 2017/2018 version.
Ronaldo’s 128 UEFA club competition goals
Cristiano Ronaldo has one of the most impressive UEFA club competition goal records in history. He has scored 128 goals in 169 games for Manchester United, Real Madrid, Inter Milan, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Ajax. His first UEFA Champions League goal came against AS Roma in the 2006/07 season. He also scored in the UCL final against Chelsea. Ronaldo’s UCL goals were abundant during his first season with the Los Blancos, as he went from the left wing to the centre.
Ronaldo’s debut season in England involved several incidents, including a one-finger gesture towards Benfica fans, a red card in a Manchester derby, and a clash with teammate Ruud van Nistelrooy over his showboating style of play. Afterwards, Ronaldo publicly requested a transfer from Manchester United. He scored a further nine goals in the following season, scoring one in the Premier League and twenty-one in UEFA Club Competition.
Ronaldo’s UEFA Champions League goals are the highest in any European club competition. His consistency has made him a top player across Europe. He has many records and ranks second only to Lionel Messi in the all-time goal charts. His record of 128 UCL goals also includes a joint-record of three consecutive matches with Ferenc Puskas (71 in the same competition).
Aside from his league and international goals, Ronaldo has also won the UEFA Best Player in Europe award. In March 2016, he scored more than 50 goals across all competitions, making him the second highest scorer in the tournament. In addition to his club competition goals, he has also scored more than fifty in the La Liga. With that many goals, Ronaldo is considered to be one of the greatest players ever to play in the European club competition.
Cristiano Ronaldo is also the most prolific goalscorer in the Champions League, having scored in 112 of his UEFA club competitions. He has also won the Champions League five times, with his five-time success ensuring his position as the top scorer at Los Blancos. A hat-trick against Bayern Munich last season was the highlight of his career. In addition to the Champions League, Ronaldo also has one-hundred goals in a career that spans nine years.
Ronaldo’s UEFA XI of the Year appearances
Cristiano Ronaldo has made nine UEFA XI of the Year selections in his career. However, his first appearance came in 2008. After another brilliant season at Old Trafford, he made his first UEFA XI appearance. In 2008, he was joined by Cristiano Ronaldo and a group of Juventus stars. Aside from Ronaldo, Juventus had five players in the XI.
In 2009, Ronaldo was included in the UEFA XI of the Year, his first appearance since moving to Real Madrid. He finished fourth in the forward category following a fan vote and a fan’s choice. However, his performance in domestic competitions was not that great, coming in fourth in the forward category behind Lionel Messi, Barcelona’s Lionel Messi, Liverpool’s Sadio Mane, and Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski. While his domestic form was far from impressive, he was a star in Juventus, winning the Serie A in his first season. He also won the UEFA’s Player of the Year award in 2018-19.
Portugal will begin their UEFA Nations League 2022-23 campaign this month, with Cristiano Ronaldo leading the line against Luis Enrique’s Barcelona. Last season, Ronaldo played in six of Portugal’s World Cup qualifiers and netted eight goals. Though he was plagued with injuries in the latter stages of the season, he remained the leading scorer in the Champions League, with 42 goals to his name.
The UEFA XI of the Year has been a highlight of his career, and it would be difficult to topple his achievements in a single game. But despite all the accolades and recognition, Ronaldo is a worthy candidate for the UEFA XI of the Year. He has been nominated for eight times. It’s an incredible accomplishment for a player.
Cristiano Ronaldo made his 900th appearance in club football against his Spanish opponents tonight. He also made his debut in the Champions League with Manchester United, scoring in the 95th minute against The Yellow Submarine. His career has been filled with numerous accolades and honours, including his five Ballon d’Or awards, and is on course to captain the nation in the World Cup.
