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BEAT OWN TALLY: Cristiano Ronaldo

 The records come as a result of the work of all the players who have given so much and deserve to be champions 

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First Ronaldo broke his own mark of last season by scoring in the 3-1 come-from-behind victory over Sporting Gijon.

Later on in the day Messi grabbed a brace as Barcelona also hit back from a goal down to defeat Levante 2-1 as the champions stayed four points behind Real, with the mouthwatering, season-defining El Clasico at the weekend.

On a night of landmarks, Real's third goal was their 107th of La Liga this season.

It puts them level with John Toshack's Real Madrid team of the 1989-90 season, with Jose Mourinho's side still with five matches to play.

"The records come as a result of the work of all the players who have given so much and deserve to be champions," said Real assistant coach Aitor Karanka. "Those who say Jose Mourinho is a defensive coach just need to look at these statistics."

Levante, meanwhile, went ahead against Barcelona from a 23rd-minute penalty converted by Jose Barkero.

But Messi then hit a second-half brace with his second goal from the penalty spot after a foul by Pedro Botelho on Juan Cuenca, drawing him level with his great Portuguese rival Ronaldo on 41 league goals.

"This result is important in lifting us for the coming match in London and then the Madrid game," said Barca coach Pep Guardiola, with his side facing Chelsea in the Champions League semifinal on Wednesday.

"Now we are going to think about the Chelsea match and then Madrid, which will be a very hard game.

We have won the last three titles, but if they win this time then that will be that."

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Thu May 23 05:41:39 SAST 2013 ::

Apr 16, 2012

Rattex_the_rat_killer

Ronaldo will be World Player of the year this year. I hope he wins it. He scores goals from anywhere
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Apr 16, 2012

LIKHUWA

CR7 will always be the best ever
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Apr 16, 2012

LEATHA

@Rattex, dream on so long as Messi is playing football Ronaldo will always be on the Messiah's shadow, Messi is the chosen one, Messi is breaking records after records finish and klaar.
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Apr 16, 2012

sakhomba

CR7: the GOD of football meant for it to be played the way I do it.
Messi: I never said that.
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Apr 16, 2012

SeshegoGuY

I agree. If u watch La Liga Ronaldo is just Unbelievable!!!

Viva Galacticos Viva Madrid
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Apr 16, 2012

Teddy

Best players, best league and best coaches.

Record after record less said about Psl the better.
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Apr 16, 2012

ACHILLES

Ronaldo can only win the Ballon 'd Or if madrid wins la liga or the champions league, or even better take Portugal all the way through to the euro finals.....if his clubs get nothing he gets nothing and will always be second best to Messi whenever barca lifts a trophy.....
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Apr 16, 2012

SKIZOBANTWANA

CR7 baby...
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Apr 16, 2012

BODESE

Rattex_the_rat_killer
Ronaldo will be World Player of the year this year. I hope he wins it. He scores goals from anywhere

No ways mate Messi is a world class
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Apr 16, 2012

maneater

MESSILESSS!!!!!!!!
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