article_snippet: Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has scored more goals in European competitions than any other player following Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo brace against Schalke in the last-16 of the Champions League.
article_snippet: Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo struck twice to score Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo 77th and 78th goals in Europe, which puts Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo above  
article_snippet: The Portuguese international is also now level with Lionel Messi as the joint record all-time goalscorer in the Champions League proper - with 75 goals apiece in Europe's elite competition.
article_snippet: Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo is the highest goalscorer in European competitions with 78 goals .
article_snippet: Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo headed the ball past goalkeeper Timon Wellenreuther during goalkeeper Timon Wellenreuther side's match against Schalke .
article_snippet: And the 30-year-old did not stop there when it came to breaking records on Tuesday night as he also became the first player in Real's history to score 40 or more goals in five consecutive seasons.
article_snippet: Ronaldo stands motionless as Schalke players celebrate scoring a goal on Tuesday night .
highlights_snippet: Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has now scored 78 goals in Europe .
  
highlights_snippet: Portuguese ace leaped above Raul who has netted 76 European goals .
  
highlights_snippet: Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo is joint highest Champions League scorer with Lionel Messi .
  
highlights_snippet: Ronaldo nets double as holders reach quarter-finals .