Most opposing teams are used to the feeling of dread when lining up across from Cristiano Ronaldo in Champions League—and they have reason to. After all, the Portuguese superstar is the all-time leading scorer in Champions League history with 140 goals to go with his five Champions League titles and five Balon d'Or trophies.
But dread may not come close to describing what Atlético Madrid fans must feel.
Whether it has been Real Madrid or Juventus, Ronaldo's team has eliminated Atlético from five of its last seven Champions League knockout stage appearances. And starting Wednesday in the first leg of the round of 16 with Manchester United, Ronaldo has the chance to make it six in the last eight.