Ronaldo's evolution as a player is lifting him to unprecedented heroics

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Ronaldo's evolution as a player is lifting him to unprecedented heroics

Cristiano Ronaldo recorded his 42nd career hat trick in style as Madrid took a commanding first-leg lead over Atletico. Cristiano Ronaldo recorded his 42nd career hat trick in style as Madrid took a commanding first-leg lead over Atletico. Cristiano Ronaldo recorded his 42nd career hat trick in style as Madrid took a commanding first-leg lead over Atletico. Cristiano Ronaldo recorded his 42nd career hat trick in style as Madrid took a commanding first-leg lead over Atletico. Cristiano Ronaldo recorded his 42nd career hat trick in style as Madrid took a commanding first-leg lead over Atletico. Cristiano Ronaldo recorded his 42nd career hat trick in style as Madrid took a commanding first-leg lead over Atletico. Cristiano Ronaldo recorded his 42nd career hat trick in style as Madrid took a commanding first-leg lead over Atletico. Cristiano Ronaldo recorded his 42nd career hat trick in style as Madrid took a commanding first-leg lead over Atletico. Back in August 2016, expectations were high among Real Madrid fans. They had good reasons. Before the summer, Zinedine Zidane's team had added another Champions League title to their trophy cabinet. Their impressive comeback in La Liga, although unsuccessful, was indeed a good omen, a sign that they would compete for the most important domestic tournament in the upcoming season. The squad looked deep, and the promise of an excellent and complete term from Gareth Bale, coupled with a centre-forward...

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