Cristiano Ronaldo’s joy knows no bounds

Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates the winning penalty in the Champions League final against Atletico Madrid on Saturday. (Photo: AP)

Cristiano Ronaldo could not contain his pride after firing Real Madrid to their 11th Champions League success on Saturday with a decisive, and pre-planned, penalty in a 5-3 shoot-out over Atletico Madrid.

With 16 goals in the competition, Ronaldo has finished the top scorer for the second time after his 17-goal haul in 2014.

“An unbelievable night, to win my third Champions League on penalties again, to be the top scorer in the competition again, I’m so proud,” said the Portuguese star, who first won the trophy with Manchester United in 2008 — when he missed a penalty in the shoot-out — and with Real in 2014 when Atletico crashed to a 1-4 extra-time defeat.

“It’s my second year I scored more than 15 goals,” he added.

“The person with the season scoring record in this competition is me, with 17 goals (in 2014).

“And this year I’ve scored 16; or 17 with the penalty. What more can I ask for ”