Yesterday wasn't just another Sunday down at Real Madrid's Valdebebas training complex. It was the day after a game in which Cristiano Ronaldo had netted five goals - a feat he has now managed twice in his career, Granada were the victims last season - and with it secured his place as Real Madrid's record goalscorer in La Liga.
This explains why somewhat of a party atmosphere reigned during the return to training in the wake of the rout of Espanyol.
The Real Madrid changing room were there for their teammate during his seven-game goal drought, which was brought to an end in the most spectacular fashion at the Power8 Stadium. With the support that he had received during his dry spell in mind - which, particularly for a man with Ronaldo's competitive streak, can have been far from easy for him - CR7 was quick to show his appreciation to his teammates.
Prior to taking to the training field, the Portuguese star addressed the rest of the squad, dedicating his goal haul to them: "Those five goals are yours too".
Ronaldo's words went down a storm in the dressing room as not only was it the opportunity for the squad to celebrate their teammate's achievement, but also because it is clear after Saturday's performance that the former Manchester United man's hunger to find the back of the net remains very much intact. Deep down everyone at Real Madrid knew that it was only a matter of time before Ronaldo would produce as he did against 'Los Periquitos'. After all, it's not the first time that he has done it and as the old adage goes, form is temporary but class is permanent.
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