When it matters most, the great man is always there, and against Atletico Madrid, the Portuguese was at his unstoppable, clinical best, scoring all three goals for Real in a 3-0 first leg victory at the Bernabeu.
When Real Madrid announced that Cristiano Ronaldo had scored his 400th goal for the club the claim was quickly refuted.
"I'm not sure whether we've put in a better performance since I took over".
And this week saw a living room divided in Madrid for the fourth straight year, as Real hosted Ateltico for the first leg of their semi-final clash.
Ronaldo has now scored eight goals in his last three Champions League matches, nearly single-handedly firing Real through the knockout stages and proving far too ruthless for an Atletico lacking in firepower and its usual defensive solidity.
"Zidane has been very intelligent in managing the minutes everyone plays", added Ramos. He believes that much work still needs to be done in the return leg at the Calderon next Wednesday. We haven't won anything yet.
Run-in: "We're a step closer to Cardiff and we're very satisfied".
"The second leg is still to come", Simeone said. We can hurt any side with our weapons.
"I don't think that we're euphoric and imagining ourselves in the final".
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"There's no such thing as an easy game in football".
'It was a ideal match, we have a good advantage, but it's not over. "I'm happy and lucky I'm from this planet". "This is the path we need to follow, where everyone is committed and ready to do their part".
"He has got a big decision to make at the end of the season and it would not surprise me if he left to go to the Premier League or to Inter Milan".
Florentino Pérez presented @Cristiano with a shirt for his 400 goals with #RealMadrid ! "I'm pleased with all of my players". "We know exactly how we have to play", Zidane said.
"Today Isco played as a No. 10 and was fantastic". Then, when we brought Lucas and Marco on, that gave a bit more balance defensively and offered us greater width down the flanks. "I'm pleased with all of my players".
There were contrasting emotions for Atletico boss Simeone.
"Atletico are a very fine, strong side and it's not by chance that they're in the semi-finals".
Safe to say, it looks an uphill task for Simeone and his side.
It was bad when Dani Carvajal went down injured against Atletico Madrid, but it's gotten even worse for the Merengues.
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