2014-15 La Liga Real Madrid Vs Granada Sunday April 05,2015 - Cristiano Ronaldo's High Five

 

Cristiano Ronaldo struck the quickest hat-trick of his career on his way to netting five goals in Real Madrid's 9-1 drubbing of second-from-bottom Granada on Sunday April 05,2015 which took Real to within a point of La Liga leaders Barcelona. Portugal forward Ronaldo struck three times in eight minutes after Gareth Bale had fired Real ahead in the 25th minute

Cristiano Ronaldo's five goals, the first time he has achieved the feat, took his tally in La Liga this season to 36, four ahead of Messi, who will have a chance to reduce the deficit when Barca play at Celta Vigo later on Sunday.

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored three or more goals 24 times in La Liga, equalling the record set this season by his great rival, Barcelona forward Lionel Messi.

Cristiano Ronaldo,the World Player of the Year has 31 career hat-tricks overall but Sunday's effort was only the second time he has scored one in the first half.

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Barca have 68 points from 28 matches, with Real on 67 from 29. Champions Atletico Madrid are third on 62 points after they won 2-0 at bottom side Cordoba on Saturday.