Looking back at Ronaldo's run of 14 consecutive wins in tournament finals for club and country

Modified Dec 23, 2019 20:55 GMT

#7 2016 FIFA Club World Cup final: Real Madrid beat Kashima Antlers 4-2

Real Madrid celebrate their second success at the FIFA Club World Cup

In his second appearance at the tournament in three years, Ronaldo scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid downed Japanese side Kashima Antlers 4-2 in the 2016 Club World Cup final at Yokohama. This was their second title at the tournament.

#8 2016-17 Champions League final: Real Madrid beat Juventus 4-1

Real Madrid successfully defended their Champions League title in 2016-17

Ronaldo scored his first brace in a Champions League final as Real Madrid beat Serie A winners Juventus 4-1 in the 2016-17 title match at Cardiff to become the first team in the Champions League era to successfully defend their title.

It was Madrid's record-extending 12th win in the competition and Ronaldo's 4th.

#9 2017 UEFA Super Cup final: Real Madrid beat Manchester United 2-1

Madrid beat Manchester United in the 2017 UEFA Super Cup final

Reigning Champions League winners Real Madrid beat reigning Europa League winners Manchester United 2-1 in the 2017 UEFA Super Cup final at Skopje.

Goals from Casemiro and Isco helped Madrid hang on to a 2-1 win after United had reduced arrears through a Romelu Lukaku strike. Ronaldo played only seven minutes in the game, after coming on as a 83rd minute substitute for his strike partner Karim Benzema.

#10 2017 Supercopa de Espana: Real Madrid beat Barcelona 5-2 on aggregate

Real Madrid celebrate their 2017 Super Coppa de Espana title

With Madrid leading 2-0 on aggregate following their home win in the first leg of the 2017 Supercopa de Espana final against Barcelona, Ronaldo was one of three Madrid scorers in the return leg at the Camp Nou. Madrid romped home to a 5-2 aggregate win.

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