Cristiano Ronaldo is still searching for his first La Liga goal of the season, and the pressure is mounting. During the 35th minute of Real Madrid’s recent match, Casemiro delivered a brilliant through ball that gave Ronaldo a clear shot on goal. But his left-footed effort near the six-yard box was denied by Spanish goalkeeper Diego López — the only shot he managed to put on target all night.
Due to a suspension, Ronaldo missed the first four rounds of La Liga, and since returning, he’s been desperately trying to find the net. In three matches, he has unleashed 22 shots, but only four have been on target — and none have hit the back of the net. Cameras frequently zoomed in on the Portuguese star during the game, capturing the frustration written all over his face.
After seven rounds of La Liga, Ronaldo already trails Lionel Messi by 11 goals in the scoring chart. For a player of his caliber, this is a historic low — it marks the first time in his La Liga career that he’s gone three straight matches without scoring to start a season. Despite his Champions League success, like his recent goal against Borussia Dortmund, bridging such a wide scoring gap in the league won’t be a walk in the park, especially with Messi in red-hot form.
In the second half, Ronaldo had another opportunity. Racing to meet a long pass, he lost control under heavy marking, sending the ball out of play. Frustrated, he waved his right arm in disappointment — a clear sign of how desperate he is to get on the scoresheet. Although he did register an assist for Isco, helping Real Madrid secure the win, Ronaldo was visibly unsettled by his continued scoring drought.
As Bangla Cricket Live continues to track this season’s most gripping player rivalries, Ronaldo’s goal hunt remains front and center. With Messi netting two more goals before the match, raising his tally to 11, the pressure on Ronaldo is immense. Bangla Cricket Live reports that in this match alone, Ronaldo had four shots but only managed one on target — an uncharacteristic stat for one of the game’s most prolific scorers.
For now, the wait continues. And while Ronaldo’s determination is as fierce as ever, the goal that will finally open his La Liga account remains just out of reach.