Real Madrid attacker Cristiano Ronaldo is determined to extend his Champions League goal record in the final against Atletico Madrid – but insists the trophy itself is more important, Goal reports.
The 29-year-old broke Lionel Messi’s tally of 14 strikes in a single tournament this season, with his double in the semi-final win over Bayern Munich taking him to 16 for the 2013-14 campaign.
And Ronaldo has his sights set on adding to his remarkable scoring record in the final in Lisbon later this month – although he admits he would be delighted to see a team-mate score the winning goal.
“We’ve won the Copa del Rey, La Liga is difficult – although not impossible – and we are in the final of the Champions League. At the start of the season, we would have taken that,” he told reporters at a Samsung event when asked about Madrid’s season so far.
“We will play against a great side (in the Champions League final). Finals are always 50-50 although we know we’re facing a great rival. We hope it’ll be a great night and that we win.
“They’re a fantastic team. They’re first in La Liga and that says a lot about them. It’s beautiful to have two Spanish teams in the final, and also Sevilla, who are in the Europa League final.
“The record is good, I beat it, and it’s in the past. Now what I want is to win the Champions League and score in the final, although if a team-mate scores that’s fine, the important thing is to win the trophy.”
