Real can make Champions League history

Cristiano Ronaldo believes Real Madrid can become the first team to retain the Champions League trophy.

Ronaldo was in scintillating form, opening the scoring in their 3-0 destruction of Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday with an expert half-volley finish from James Rodriguez's sublime chip.

And when asked if they can make Champions League history, Ronaldo replied: "Why not?"

He added: "We are thinking step by step. We know that the qualification is the priority of the team, but we're going to try, like last year.

"We know it's going to be very tough, but we are positive and it will be possible if we play like that."

Ronaldo's goal was his first at Anfield and, although he passed up several further chances to add to his tally, it mattered little as Karim Benzema's brace had put the Spanish side three goals ahead before half-time.

He told Sky Sports: "It was special. It was my first goal here, so I feel very proud for that. I feel happy. We win three points, so amazing.

"We knew before the game that Anfield is a difficult place, but I think we played fantastic, especially in the first 45 minutes, and we deserved to win.

"I'm happy because it's dedication and hard work, but the best thing is that the team wins. We have nine points, so 75 percent of the qualification is done."

Source: ://www.espn.co.uk