Cristiano Ronaldo Discusses His Legacy, Champions League Records and More

Cristiano Ronaldo is confident that he has already established himself in footballing history and believes his legacy will be long-lasting “whether people like it or not.” 

The Real Madrid superstar has had another phenomenal season, netting over 30 goals in Los Blancos’ La Liga title push and scoring 16 times in the UEFA Champions League as his side have advanced to the semi-finals, per WhoScored.com.

Ahead of Real’s last-four second-leg clash against Manchester City on Wednesday, Ronaldo, 31, insisted he has already gained his place in the history books having become the Champions League’s most prolific scorer with 93 goals, per UEFA:

“I don’t doubt that I will go down in footballing history. Whether people like it or not, the numbers speak for themselves. I will be up there with the rest. Some like it more, some like it less, but I have no doubt that I’m already in the history of football.” 

Ronaldo missed Real’s opening leg against the Sky Blues at the Etihad Stadium—which ended 0-0—but is reportedly fit for the Bernabeu clash as the two sides go head-to-head in an attempt to reach the Milan final, per the Champions League:

Benzema is set to miss out, but Ronaldo is “100% fit” Zidane confirms. #UCL pic.twitter.com/XyRV39Ronl

— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) May 3, 2016

His potential return could be crucial as he is hugely prolific in the …

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