A record named Cristiano Ronaldo

Eighteen consecutive victories, which levelled the record set by Rijkaard’s Barcelona. Given that the next game is the visit of Ludogorets, the likelihood is that a new record will be established, and who knows how far it can go? We live in an extraordinary time. It is not uncommon that Madrid go through long spells of consecutive home wins, but to also win away from home, in the league, cup, or Europe, takes things to another level. It reflects the strength of the team, a strength that is there if the team is playing well or not. For most of this streak Madrid has been playing well. Since the fall of Modric the team has not played so well but it is still winning.

The record has a name above everything else, Cristiano Ronaldo, who took home another ball for his collection in Madeira. He did something ugly for his first goal, a flaw, because he faked a penalty and he tricked Undiano. There was an ominous feeling inside the stadium. Celta had been playing well (although they had no end product, thanks to the form of Pepe and Sergio Ramos, who stood tall) and the goal left a sense of guilt. But then Cristiano scored two more, two more which were not in question. He has already scored 200 goals in the league and 23 hat-tricks. I’ve seen great players with Pichichi awards with less than that.

Records aside, the game confirmed something that I had already mentioned here a week ago: Ancelotti is putting a heavy load on some of his starters and that is now being felt. Against Celta James suffered a muscle injury. He is by far the most used player in the squad and he is one of the players producing the biggest effort. Without him, the construction of Modric cannot be the same. Illarramendi has been called upon and he will be needed, as will Khedira. And Jese and Chicharito. There is a lot of ground to be covered before the end of the season, and at the end is when the players need to be at their best.

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