Luka Modric was felled on the edge of the box and Ronaldo stroked his free-kick through a gap in the Wolfsburg wall for a third Champions League hat-trick this season and fifth in all competitions. It also marked Cristiano’s 16th Champions League goal in 10 games this season.
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He predicted the Champions League clash against VfL Wolfsburg would be “magical” for Real Madrid and Cristiano Ronaldo proved to be right as he notched up another hat-trick.
After falling two goals behind against Wolfsburg in the 1st leg of their quarter final tie in Germany, Real Madrid were in need of a hero to step up and rescue their season on home soil. I’m pleased with the three goals, but the most important thing is the team, and we played with intensity.
Meanwhile, the victory ensured that Madrid became only the second side to qualify for the champions semifinals six consecutive times, following in the footsteps of fellow Spanish giants Barcelona. “It was a more intense game, more vibrant and that meant a ideal night”. It is clear that not everyone can score three goals.
Earlier, it was reported that Ronaldo also was one of the first players to reach the double-digit goal figures in a single UEFA Champions League tournament with 11 goals in his kitty. “The fans were phenomenal and without them we wouldn’t have been able to turn the game around”.
“The Real Madrid forward has scored more goals on his own than the entire Arsenal team since September 2013”. “We are a team and I always have to make decisions, we all win together but it’s true that Carvajal was enormous today”, said Zidane.
‘When you see the relief at Real, it’s fair to say we were not far away from causing a sensation, ‘ he said. “The side played well, we came into the match strongly”.
On Tuesday, supporters gave the players a standing ovation after a dominant performance saw them advance to the semi-finals for the sixth successive season.
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“He is showing what he is, which is the best player in the world”, said the Frenchman.
