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Cristiano Ronaldo Breaks Ryan Giggs' Long Standing Champions League Record

Cristiano Ronaldo Breaks Ryan Giggs' Long Standing Champions League Record

He made history during Real's 3-1 victory over Napoli last night...

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Cristiano Ronaldo is synonymous with many things, one of them breaking records. And the Real Madrid star reached another landmark following his sides victory over Napoli.

Last night, Real beat their Italian counterparts 3-1 in the first leg of their Champions League last round of 16 tie.

Though they didn't have it all their way. Lorenzo Insigne gave the Serie A outfit a surprise lead by catching Keylor Navas off guard, pulling the trigger on a sublime 40-yard strike.

But it didn't take Real too long to get into their stride. A brilliant cross from Dani Carvajal found Karim Benzema who nodded home, leveling the scoring.

(Ronaldo and Kroos hug following Real's second goal from last night.)

Then after the break, Ronaldo got himself into the thick of the action by providing an assist to Toni Kroos, in the process claiming the Champions League assists record.

The Portuguese jinked down the right-hand side to eventually find the German who brought his all-time tally to 31 assists.

As a result of the incredible achievement, he pipped former Manchester United teammate Ryan Giggs who held the record with 30 assists.

(Giggs and Ronaldo celebrate winning the Champions League on that famous night in Moscow.)

Not to mention Casemiro banging in a thunderous volley!

Top Five All-Time Champions League Assists:

1. Cristiano Ronaldo - 31

2. Ryan Giggs - 30

3. Lionel Messi - 24

4. Mesut Ozil - 22

4. Zlatan Ibrahimovic - 22

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Topics: Manchester United, Ronaldo, Giggs, Champions League, Real Madrid