323 and counting as Ronaldo matches Raul’s record as all-time Real Madrid top-scorer
Star nets double against Malmo despite being far from his best
It was not one of his more brilliant nights but Cristiano Ronaldo managed to shake off the Malmo defence to score twice and edge closer to becoming Real Madrid’s greatest goal-poacher on Wednesday.
Having netted his 81st and 82nd Champions League goals against the Swedish side, Ronaldo is now tied with Raul as the club’s top scorer of all time with 323 goals.
"I am so happy and proud to beat the record for Real Madrid, it’s fantastic," Ronaldo said.
"The most important thing is to win. Six points, we are top of the group."
Well-shackled for most of the night by the dogged Malmo defence, Ronaldo only sporadically lit up the Swedish night with his brilliance. Thankfully for Madrid, it was enough to secure all three points and take them to the top of Group A.