Ronaldo becomes top-scorer ever in Europe's top 5 leagues

- Cristiano Ronaldo has now scored the most goals ever in Europe’s top five leagues

- The Real Madrid star was tied with Jimmy Greaves, but scored twice against Celta Vigo on May 17

- Europe’s top five leagues are La Liga, Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1

Cristiano Ronaldo has broken the record for most goals ever scored in Europe’s top five leagues.

The forward scored a brace for Real Madrid in their 4-1 win at Celta Vigo on Mat 17, hence putting himself clear of former record holder Jimmy Greaves.

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Ronaldo's first, a left-footed shot took him past the previous mark of 366 which he shared with former Tottenham, AC Milan and Chelsea striker Jimmy Greaves.

The Portuguese netted a second on the night put him clear to he the highest goal scorer in the league in Europa's top five leagues.

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Ronaldo has now scored 264 league goal for Real, adding a further 84 goals in 196 matches for Manchester United.

Europe’s top five leagues consist of Spanish La Liga, Italia Serie A, the German Bundesliga, French Ligue 1 and the English Premier League.

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