Cristiano Ronaldo to be honoured by UEFA - How has he fared in Champions League over the Years? A complete Guide

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Cristiano Ronaldo will be felicitated by UEFA for his goal-scoring record, the apex body of European football announced on Tuesday (August 27).

Cristiano Ronaldo is the top scorer in UEFA Champions League history and will receive a special award from UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin. This accolade honours Ronaldo's outstanding contributions to the world's premier club competition.

Ronaldo's exceptional performance in the Champions League spans over 18 years. His achievements will be celebrated during the inaugural 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 36-team league phase draw ceremony. This event is scheduled for Thursday, 29 August, at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco.

The former forward for Sporting Clube de Portugal, Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus has scored an impressive 140 goals in 183 Champions League matches, the most by any player in history.

UEFA President Aleksandar Ceferin released a statement on UEFA's official website and confirmed Ronaldo's felicitation.

"Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the brightest stars in the UEFA Champions League constellation. His extraordinary goal-scoring achievements in the competition seem destined to stand the test of time, posing a remarkable challenge for future generations to surpass. His sustained excellence at the highest level is a testament to his relentless pursuit of both team and individual honours," the statement wrote.

Cristiano Ronaldo Achievements in UEFA Champions League

• Cristiano Ronaldo has played 183 UCL matches and has netted 140 goals.
• The Portugal international has won the title 5 times - 1 with Manchester United and 4 times with Real Madrid.
• Ronaldo has remained Top scorer in the UCL 7 times (2007/08, 2012/13, 2013/14, 2014/15, 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18).
• In 2013/14 season, Ronaldo netted 17 goals in the Champions League. It is the most scored by a player in a single season.
• Cristiano Ronaldo holds the record for most goals in the UCL finals. He has scored three goals in the Final.
• Cristiano Ronaldo also holds the record for most consecutive goals in UCL, with 11 goals scored between June 2017 to April 2018.

Cristiano Ronaldo Goals in UCL by Oppositions

Here are the 10 teams against whom Cristiano Ronaldo has scored the most number of Champions League goals-