It is not often him who gets the acclaim though, with Dybala and Higuain the men who usually apply the finishing touches. The switch to playing as a No 9 instead of a winger has helped him hugely, taking defensive burdens off his shoulders and getting him in the areas he can make a difference.

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Andrea Barzagli 6 - Magnificent challenge on Isco to deny the midfielder a shot when charging in on goal, but caught out for pace a couple of times. As a child, Cristiano was very talented, much better than most of his teammates. He already dreamt of becoming the best in the world. Others were laughing at his dream, but Cristiano was serious. He was, however, living in a remote location, without the best opportunities to develop as a player. I scored two goals in the final and I’m the top scorer in the competition this season. So I’m happy. Ronaldo scored twice – taking his career tally of goals for club and country to 600 – as Zinedine Zidane’s men thrashed Juventus 4-1 in Cardiff. Cristiano Ronaldo always delivers for Real Madrid on the big occasions. With his clinical finish in the 20th minute he became the first man to score in three Champions League finals in the new era.Juventus played their part in a thrilling contest. But tough-nut defenders Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini just couldn’t handle Ronaldo. Gareth Bale n/a - Got a big ovation in his home city after coming on, and could have scored after Ronaldo bust a gut to set him up. Here’s a look at the variety of records the former Manchester United man broke with his display in Cardiff… Mario Mandzukic 7 - Showed incredible strength and precision to score his unforgettable overhead equaliser.

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Cristiano Ronaldo's brace helped Real Madrid retain the Champions League in surprisingly comprehensive fashion, wrapping up a historic 12th continental crown by overcoming Juventus in a memorable Cardiff showdown. The long, arduous journey to European glory culminated under the roof in Wales, where Zinedine Zidane's men showed their killer instinct to win the title for the third time in four seasons.Juve, though, can have no complaints and have now lost five Champions League finals since they last won the competition in 1996. Man of the match - Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) Cristiano Ronaldo wrote more history at the Millennium Stadium as he scored in his third different Champions League final History for Ronaldo - the stats Containing his lethal form that helped drive Madrid to the league title, Ronaldo finished brilliantly when his team were under the cosh to send them ahead, adding another in the second half with a poacher’s finish to kill the game.

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Miralem Pjanic 6 - Fought hard in midfield but beyond forcing Navas into an early stop, will be disappointed with his game.As an 11-year-old, Ronaldo made the big decision to move from Madeira and play for Sporting Lisbon. This meant living far away from his family and friends. In the beginning, it was extremely difficult for Cristiano. He almost thought people in Lisbon were speaking a different language, as the accent is so different from where he grew up. But even though it was challenging, Cristiano had a dream of becoming the best and was willing to do anything to achieve it. Even if that meant moving away from his family. Delivery with Standard Australia Post usually happens within 2-10 business days from time of dispatch. Please be aware that the delivery time frame may vary according to the area of delivery and due to various reasons, the delivery may take longer than the original estimated timeframe. I remember leaving home. My siblings were crying, my mother too. Even my father was more emotional that day. But they knew it was an opportunity I wanted in life.” — Cristiano Ronaldo

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However, with his two-goal, match winning performance in the 2017 Champions League final between Real Madrid and Juventus, the Portuguese superstar has just set a whole new set of landmarks. And while his great rival Lionel Messi has triumphed four times with Barcelona, the Portuguese now has a record 105 goals in just 139 appearances in the competition. Born on the small island of Madeira in a working-class neighbourhood, Cristiano followed his dream of becoming the best football player in the world. He dedicated his life and designed every action around how to improve his performance as a player. Juventus conceded more in Cardiff than the rest of their continental run combined, seeing them slump to a fifth straight final defeat as Madrid became the first side in the Champions League era to retain the trophy. Karim Benzema 6 - Worked hard but didn’t get the chance to shine like he did against Atletico at the Calderon with his fine work that set up Madrid’s away goal.

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What did Cristiano do to become a five-time winner of the Ballon d’Or, as the best footballer in the world, and what can we learn from him about what it takes to become the best? Following his dream Juventus had performed with such distinction in this Champions League that many experts understandably had them as favourites - instead they ended heavily beaten by a ruthless and wonderfully gifted side. Juventus come up short once more