Cristiano Ronaldo confident Champions League record guarantees legend status

http://e1.365dm.com/16/05/16-9/20/gettyimages-512647104-1-2048x1536_3460312.jpg?20160504061340 Cristiano Ronaldo believes his unrivalled European goalscoring exploits have already secured his place in footballing history. The Real Madrid forward stands alone at the top of the Champions League scoring charts with 93 goals, 10 clear of Barcelona's Lionel Messi. Ronaldo fit to face City Cristiano Ronaldo is fit to face Man City in Champions League semi-final second leg The three-time Ballon d'Or winner could extend that record on Wednesday night when Real and Manchester City battle for the right to face Atletico Madrid in the final in Milan on May 28. CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - Today Real MvMan City Real Madrid1/2 Draw7/2 Manchester City11/2 Real MvMan City Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Aguero both to score in 90 mins5/1 Bet now£10 completely free But the 31-year-old has no doubt his place in the pantheon of footballing greats is assured - and says he also felt "special" as a youngster rising through the ranks at Portugese club Sporting CP. "I don't doubt that I will go down in footballing history," Ronaldo told UEFA official website. "Whether people like it or not, the numbers speak for themselves. Champions League all-time top scorers Players Goals Cristiano Ronaldo 93 Lionel Messi 83 Raul 71 Ruud van Nistelrooy 56 Thierry Henry 50 Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates the second goal of a hat-trick against Wolfsburg in the Champions League quarter-final second leg Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates the second goal of a hat-trick against Wolfsburg in the Champions League quarter-final second leg "I will be up there with the rest. Some like it more, some like it less, but I have no doubt that I'm already in the history of football. "I always felt that I was a special player, ever since I was starting out at Sporting. I felt that sooner or later I would be a top-level professional. I never thought it would come so fast, but I was preparing myself because, like I said, the talent was there. "I've always worked hard, believed in my potential - in the academy at Sporting, at Manchester United and at Real Madrid as well - and I've developed more and more as a player, as a person, as a human being. I've enjoyed my work." Ronaldo's 16 goals in Europe's elite-club competition this term have played a key role in Real's quest for an unprecedented 14th final appearance. Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is fit to face Manchester City in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is fit to face Manchester City in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final The Portugal international is one goal shy of equalling his record 17-goal tally for the most goals scored in a Champions League campaign, set in 2013/14 when Real clinched 'La Decima'. Ronaldo goes in search of his third European crown when his old rivals City travel to the Bernabeu for the second leg of their semi-final tie. To me, Ronaldo is the greatest goalscorer in the history of the game. Sky Sports' Spanish football expert Guillem Balague And the former Manchester United star has his sights firmly set on extending his lead over his old adversary Messi at the top of European football's scoring charts, as well as setting up a second Madrid derby final in three seasons. "It's a privilege to know that I'm the leading goalscorer of all time in the Champions League," he added. "Obviously I feel very happy at having achieved that. Here's some of Cristiano Ronaldo's best skills and goals in a Real Madrid shirt Here's some of Cristiano Ronaldo's best skills and goals in a Real Madrid shirt "It's a special competition and a competition that Real Madrid love. I've been lucky enough to win it twice and obviously I want to win it more - hopefully again this year. "Fans love the Champions League and obviously I also love it, because it's a special competition."