Cristiano Ronaldo has set a new record that is rare in Europe’s top leagues. Ronaldo scored his 44th goal of the Champions League against AEK Athens on Wednesday night, breaking the previous record of 43 goals held by Lionel Messi. The Portugal forward now has a total of 105 goals in all competitions this season, shattering the previous record of 94 set by Barcelona’s Messi in 2007-08.
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European football’s top leagues are home to some of the best professional players in the world. This season, one player has set a new record that is rare in Europe’s top leagues.