Top five clubs against whom Cristiano Ronaldo has scored the most goals

Few footballers have left an aura like Cristiano Ronaldo, leaving an incredible mark across the globe. In England, in Spain, and in Italy, where he went, he bossed the game. His remarkable goal-scoring prowess terrorized defenses across Europe for two decades. During his tenure with Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and Real Madrid, he demonstrated an uncanny ability to elevate performance against the opposition.

Cristiano Ronaldo holds a special affinity for Spanish outfits against whom he holds the best records. From El Clásico showdowns to Madrid derbies, Ronaldo consistently produced his best when the spotlight shone brightest, creating iconic moments that mesmerized fans. 

Here are the top five clubs against whom Cristiano Ronaldo has scored the most goals:

1) Sevilla (27 goals in 18 games)

If there is a club that has suffered due to Ronaldo’s excellence, it has to be Sevilla. The Portuguese winger averaged 1.5 goals per 90 against them. The masterclass game of Cristiano Ronaldo against Sevilla came in the 7-3 victory over Real Madrid in 2013, where he netted a hat-trick while also bagging two assists in a performance where he shell-shocked everyone. 

An even more impressive performance was against the same team at the Santiago Bernabéu, where he scored a five-goal haul. Sevilla's Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán stadium offered little respite from his dominance, with Ronaldo scoring in seven consecutive visits between 2011 and 2018. Sevilla consistently struggled to constrain Ronaldo’s aerial threat and counter-attacking speed, often the side looking psychologically defeated before the player even graced the field.

2) Atletico Madrid (25 goals in 37 games)

Ronaldo established himself as Atlético’s ultimate nemesis when he returned the favor to Diego Simeone with his celebration. The defining moment came in the 2017 Champions League semi-final, scoring a hat-trick in the first leg to essentially help Real Madrid get the final berth. Arguably, Ronaldo also scored a more devastating goal against Atlético in the 2016 Champions League final after having scored against Atlético in the 2014 finals. 

Despite Atlético Madrid being known for their defensive solidity, Cristiano Ronaldo scored goals with his adaptability against varying tactical approaches. His famous “calm down” celebration at the Wanda Metropolitano symbolizes what he achieved as a psychological edge.

3) Getafe (23 goals in 14 games)

Against Madrid’s smaller neighbors, Cristiano Ronaldo had remarkable efficiency with a goal ratio of over 1.6 goals per 90. He had a four-goal performance against Getafe in January 2011, early in his Real Madrid days, where he demonstrated a complete attacking arsenal - a header, a long-range strike, a penalty, and a tap-in. 

Getafe’s Coliseum Alfonso Perez became a personal playground for Cristiano Ronaldo, with him exploiting their defensive highline. Getafe manager Bordolas once lamented that preparing to face Ronaldo was “preparing for the inevitable” with his movement between central defenders consistently creating havoc for a club that was usually known for being a respectable mid-table La Liga outfit.

4) Barcelona (20 goals in 34 games)

El Clásico provided the perfect stage for Ronaldo's competitive intensity, with many of his 20 goals against Barcelona coming at crucial moments. His extra-time header in the 2011 Copa del Rey final delivered Madrid's first trophy under José Mourinho, while his famous "calma, calma" celebration after scoring the winner at Camp Nou essentially secured the 2011-12 league title. 

Beyond the statistics lies Ronaldo's psychological impact on football's greatest rivalry, directly challenging Messi's Barcelona dominance when the Catalan club was at its historic peak under Guardiola. Despite facing Barcelona's golden generation, Ronaldo maintained remarkable consistency in world football's most pressurized fixture. His ability to silence the Camp Nou crowd became almost ritualistic, with his trademark celebration becoming an iconic image of modern El Clásico encounters.

5) Celta Vigo (20 goals in 13 games)

Ronaldo was a nightmare for Celta Vigo with his remarkable consistency. Against the Baladios-based outfit, Cristiano Ronaldo has four hat-tricks, including a four-goal demolition in a 7-1 victory in 2016. What made his record against them particularly impressive was that he did not allow their reputation of being giant killers to get into them, as he thwarted the threat with his demolition drivers.

His counter-attacking prowess with significant pace exploited Celta Vigo’s playing style under managers like Berizzo and Juan Carlos. He also had four assists to his name, taking the overall contribution to 24.