18 October,2015 02:16 AM IST | | AFP
Cristiano Ronaldo became Real Madrid's all-time leading scorer as Los Blancos moved to the top of La Liga thanks to a 3-0 win over Levante on Saturday
Cristiano Ronaldo with his Golden Shoe award at the La Liga match on Saturday
Madrid: Cristiano Ronaldo became Real Madrid's all-time leading scorer as Los Blancos moved to the top of La Liga thanks to a 3-0 win over Levante on Saturday.
Cristiano Ronaldo with his Golden Shoe award at the La Liga match on Saturday. Pic/Getty Images
Ronaldo struck his 324th goal for the Spanish giants in just his 310th game with a fine shot from outside the area after he had set up Marcelo to open the scoring for the hosts. Jese Rodriguez added a third nine minutes from time.
A first victory in three league games moves Madrid two points clear of Villarreal at the top, but champions Barcelona can move level with Real should they beat Rayo Vallecano at home later on Saturday.
The scale of Ronaldo's achievement is exemplified by the fact he has played 431 fewer games for Madrid than previous record holder and club legend Raul, who earlier this week announced his decision to retire from football next month after a brief stint with the New York Cosmos.
Ronaldo paraded his record fourth golden boot for being the top scorer in Europe last season to an adoring crowd before kick-off.
