Since arriving at Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo has not stopped breaking goal scoring records. They've come in every way imaginable for the Portuguese forward, but one of his specialities has always been his free-kicks. His powerful drive has made him the current leading scorer of direct free-kicks in La Liga. After his strike in the Vicente Calderón last weekend, he has now scored 20 in this manner in the competition. Behind him lies Messi (17) and then further away, Beñat (9), Parejo and Duda (6).



His first goal from a free-kick came in his debut campaign in Spain against Villarreal. The Portuguese man has scored at least one free-kick in every one of his La Liga campaigns since joining Real Madrid. The 2010/11 season was his most prolific from this point of view, with five goals. In terms of opponents who have been on the receiving end of his set-piece prowess, Atlético de Madrid, Villarreal and Real Sociedad have been the hardest hit, each falling victim to three strikes.