Ronaldo Scores Four To Break Own Record As Madrid Stream Roll Malmo
Cristiano Ronaldo scored four times as Real Madrid demolished Malmo to equal the biggest victory in the history of the Champions League group stage.
Cristiano Ronaldo struck four times in 19 minutes to break his own record for goals in a Champions League group stage as Real Madrid hammered Malmo 8-0 on Tuesday.
Karim Benzema scored the last goal and the opening two for a hat-trick, with Mateo Kovacic also netting.
The result equals Liverpool’s 8-0 win against Besiktas in 2007 – when Madrid manager Rafael Benitez was in charge.
Ronaldo – the all-time highest Champions League scorer – becomes the first player to score more than 10 goals in the group stages with his 11 in six games.
Madrid had already qualified for the knockout stages as Group A winners, while Malmo of Sweden finish bottom.