Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo scores impressive goal early for Real Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo struck early for Real Madrid on Saturday, sending in an impressive goal in the third minute to give his team a 1-0 lead over Athletic Bilbao.

Cristiano Ronaldo struck early for Real Madrid on Saturday, sending in an impressive goal in the third minute to give his team a 1-0 lead over Athletic Bilbao.

GOOOOAL!
Who is doubting @Cristiano now. Less than three minutes in and @realmadriden are up 1-0. #LaLiga https://t.co/QZUV2y3a1s

— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) February 13, 2016

Athletic would strike back just seven minutes later, evening the score at 1–1 on a goal from Javier Eraso.

GOOOOAL!
Oh no @raphaelvarane! Javier Eraso and @AthleticClub gifted equalizer. #LaLiga https://t.co/2Ajf7nOEvC

— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) February 13, 2016

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Ronaldo also scored Madrid’s fourth goal in the 4–2 victory.

GOOOOAL!@Cristiano gets a brace with a powerful finish. 4-1. Game Over. #LaLiga https://t.co/NSjVgK82HX

— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) February 13, 2016

Madrid currently sits third in the La Liga tables, four points behind division leading Barcelona.

– Brendan Maloy