Cristiano Ronaldo's greatest hits...and missses

Patrick Whyte13 April 2012

With Cristiano Ronaldo about to secure his dream move to Real Madrid, Standard Sport looks back on some of his most memorable moments in a red shirt

Goal against Aston Villa, 2008

Ryan Giggs whips in a free-kick, which the Aston Villa defence fail to deal with and Ronaldo is on hand to exquisitely flick the ball past Scott Carson.

Goal against Portsmouth, 2008

Ronaldo's stunning free-kick against Portsmouth is arguably the greatest goal he ever scored for United.

Skill against Arsenal, 2008

With Manchester United trying to wind down the clock, Ronaldo heads to the corner to waste some time. A couple of lightning-quick stepovers later, he's won a free-kick in in the corner after a crude foul.

Goal against Porto, 2009

After a disappointing draw in the first leg at Old Trafford, united needed to beat Porto in Portugal to progress to the next round. They managed it courtesy of Ronaldo's stupidly long-range goal.

Handball vs Manchester City, 2008

From the sublime to the ridiculousRonny is sent off against Manchester City following a second yellow card for deliberate hand ball.

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