Check out the 7 KEY records Cristiano Ronaldo broke during the Champions League final

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June 4, 2017 10:41 AM

Real Madrid's main man put a few new entries in the record books with yet another trophy-winning display in Cardiff

Here's a look at the variety of records the Cristiano Ronaldo broke with his display in Real Madrid's 4-1 victory over Juventus in Cardiff on Saturday night…

Ronaldo became the first man to score in three Champions League finals

After his goal for Man United in 2008's showpiece and his strike in last year's big game, CR7™ opening the scoring against Juve meant he had hit the back of the net in his third Champions League final.

Before you ask, Messi has scored in two (2009 and 2011).

He scored Real Madrid's 500th goal

Oh, and while we're at it, his opener saw Real Madrid become the first side to reach 500 Champions League goals.

Ronaldo beats Messi to finish top scorer in this season's Champions League

Before the game, Messi was the top scorer in the 2016/17 Champions League, with 11 goals to his name in this campaign. Ronaldo was second on the list, with 10.

So, the Real Madrid man's brace didn't just go a long way to winning the trophy for his side - it saw him nick this season's top goalscorer award off his rival/inspiration/nemesis.

Ronaldo has now been top scorer in more Champions League campaigns than anyone else

Ronaldo had been tied with - yes, you guessed it - Lionel Messi on five season top scorer awards. After clinching this season's title, he is now the only man to have finished top of the goalscoring list on six different occasions.

Ronaldo became only the 20th player in history to win four or more European Cups

A win in Cardiff gave Ronaldo his third European Cup with Real, to add to the one he won with Manchester United in 2008.

Only 19 other players can boast they have that many European Cup medals… and bear in mind 11 of them are Real Madrid players from the 1950s, when Los Blancos won five on the bounce.

Ronaldo scored the 600th goal of his career (for club and country combined)

SIX HUNDRED!

Ronaldo level with Raul on 144 Champions League appearances, putting him joint fourth on the all-time list

Ronnie is now behind only Ryan Giggs (151), Xavi (157) and Iker Casillas (168) on the all-time list of Champions League appearances.

No doubt he will already have 169 in his head…

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