Cristiano Ronaldo silenced Camp Nou with legendary ‘calma’ celebration in 2012

Cristiano Ronaldo scored many famous goals during his glittering nine-year spell with Real Madrid, but his winner against Barcelona at Camp Nou on April 21, 2012 is undoubtedly one of his most iconic.

This was at the height of the legendary rivalry between Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid and Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona. The two best club sides in world football. Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi.

Sami Khedira scored the opening goal for Madrid in the 17th minute before Alexis Sanchez netted the equaliser with 20 minutes left on the clock.

But Ronaldo had the last laugh that night, sealing all three points for the visitors thanks to one of the most memorable goals of his extraordinary career – followed by one of his most famous celebrations.

Madrid’s No. 7 ran on to Mesut Ozil’s long-range pass before taking the ball to the side of Barça goalkeeper Victor Valdes. He then shot early, catching Valdes out in the process, and finished with aplomb from an acute angle.

Co-commentator Ray Hudson screamed: “Deadly from Darth Vader! The Dark Invader they call him, this one is a death ray hit from Real Madrid’s glamour boy!”

Ronaldo then produced his epic ‘calma’ celebration in front of a stunned Camp Nou.

After watching Ronaldo’s celebration, Hudson added: “He tells them ‘Be quiet, I’m running this show now, baby!’”

Watch the footage here:

10 years ago today, Cristiano Ronaldo silenced the Camp Nou with ‘Calma, Calma. pic.twitter.com/wGQHaTSRLM

ON THIS DAY IN 2012:Cristiano Ronaldo invented one of the most iconic celebrations ever. The “Calma Calma.”He scored the winning goal against Barcelona silencing the 100K fans at Camp Nou to seal the La Liga title for Real Madrid. pic.twitter.com/bo7Mz3aRRy

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