Cristiano Ronaldo wants to face this team in UCL final
What's the story
Portuguese sensation Cristiano Ronaldo, who currently plays for Juventus, has had his best tenure with Spanish giants Real Madrid over the years. While he is enjoying a decent stint in Turin, as of now, with his team progressing to the pre-quarters of the UEFA Champions League, he has admitted that he wants to face his former club, possibly in the final. Here's more.
Juventus in UCL
How have Juventus fared in UCL so far this season?
As for Juventus' performance this season in the UCL so far, they have been dominant in the group stage. Placed in Group D, alongside Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, and Lokomotiv Moscow, they stayed unbeaten throughout, winning five and drawing one. As a result, they managed to accomplish 16 points to finish atop the table, six clear of second-placed Atletico.
Later than sooner
Ronaldo wants to face Madrid in final, rather than pre-quarters
Meanwhile, Real have finished as the runners-up in Group A behind Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), which could see them face Juventus in pre-quarters.
"Real are an extraordinary team, but if you ask me, I'd rather face them later. In the final? I would sign up now to meet them in the final," Ronaldo was quoted as saying to Sky Sport Italia.
CR7 at Madrid
Ronaldo had a glorious stint at Madrid
As far as Ronaldo's career at Madrid is concerned, it was a glorious one. In 438 matches, he scored 450 goals, as he also finished as the club's record goal-scorer. In the process, he won it all at the club, including four UCL titles, while he also won four Ballon d'Ors. His best season came in 2014-15, during which he scored 61 goals.
Records at Madrid
Some records held by Ronaldo at Madrid
Following are some records held by Ronaldo at Madrid: He is the top goal-scorer in La Liga: 311 He is also the top goal-scorer in UEFA Champions League: 105 He has given the most assists in La Liga: 85 He has scored the most goals during El Clasico: 18 He has scored the most goals in seven consecutive league matches: 15