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

Modified Dec 23, 2019 20:55 GMT

#11 2017 FIFA Club World Cup final: Real Madrid beat Gremio 1-0

Real Madrid celebrate their 3rd FIFA Club World Cup success

A solitary Cristiano Ronaldo second half strike was the difference between Real Madrid and Gremio in the 2017 FIFA Club World Cup final in Abu Dhabi. In the process, the Spanish capital club celebrated their third success in the tournament.

#12 2017-18 Champions League final: Real Madrid beat Liverpool 3-1

Madrid celebrate their third consecutive Champions League title

In their consecutive Champions League final in as many seasons, Real Madrid beat Liverpool 3-1 in the Kiev final to win a record-extending 13th title in the competition.

It turned out to be Ronaldo's final appearance for Real Madrid following a goal and trophy-laden 9 successful seasons at the Spanish capital club.

#13 2018 Super Coppa Italiana: Juventus beat AC Milan 1-0

Juventus beat Milan in the 2018-19 Supercoppa Italiana final in Jeddah

Ronaldo won his first title in his first full season in Italy as he scored the lone goal in Juventus' solitary goal win over AC Milan at the 2018-19 Supercoppa Italiana final in Jeddah.

#14 2019 UEFA Nations League Finals: Portugal beat Netherlands 1-0

Portugal celebrate their win in the inaugural UEFA Nations League

In the inaugural edition of the UEFA Nations League, Portugal beat Netherlands 1-0 in the final following a solitary goal from Goncalo Guedes.

It marked Ronaldo's second major international trophy for Portugal (also Euro 2016). In his first appearance in the tournament, Ronaldo scored all three goals in the semi-finals as the reigning European champions beat Switzerland 3-1 to reach the title match.

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Bhargav supports Italy at national level, a team steeped in tradition and history according to him. He still harbors the heartbreak from the Azzurri’s 1994 FIFA World Cup final defeat against Brazil, and protagonist-turned-antagonist from the game, ‘Divine Ponytail’ Roberto Baggio is his all-time favorite player. His favorite manager is Marcelo Lippi, who ended Italy’s 24-year wait for the World Cup trophy, winning it in 2006.

Outside Europe’s top five leagues, he follows the MLS following Lionel Messi’s move in 2023 but favors Cristiano Ronaldo in the G.O.A.T. debate. During his free time, Bhargav enjoys driving off to new places and singing.

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