Cristiano Ronaldo stats: How big an impact has Ronaldo had on the Champions League? Cristiano Ronaldo has lit up the Champions League throughout his glittering career and will be hoping to keep smashing records for Juventus. The Portuguese superstar made his debut in the prestigious European tournament back in 2003 for Manchester United. Ronaldo was just 18 years old at the time and despite his first taste of the Champions League ending in a 2-1 defeat to Stuttgart, he won a penalty that Ruud van Nistelrooy coolly dispatched. Since then, he has won the trophy five times – one with United and the rest with Real Madrid.

Source: Express February 20, 2019 17:37 UTC