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Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo Hits a 34-Minute Hat-Trick vs. Getafe

Sean Swaby@seanswabyX.com LogoUK Staff WriterMay 23, 2015

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On a day that Barcelona celebrated their Liga triumph in front of their home fans and sent off club legend Xavi, it would take quite a bit of theatrics from Cristiano Ronaldo to steal the spotlight away from Madrid's hated rivals. 

But then again, it's Ronaldo we're talking about. 

The Portuguese superstar completed a hat-trick in just 34 minutes during a goal-heavy start to the match. 

22' Real Madrid 1-0 Getafe. 26' Real Madrid 1-2 Getafe. 34' Real Madrid 3-2 Getafe. GOALS GALORE!

— Purely Football (@PurelyFootball) May 23, 2015

Ronaldo's first goal was a soaring header. 

Cristiano Ronaldo gives Real Madrid lead v Getafe with free Hang-Time header http://t.co/G5mMxrLCsO https://t.co/34mkFEL4ye

— 101 Great Goals (@102greatgoals) May 23, 2015

His second, after Madrid fell behind 2-1, was from a free-kick. 

#Vine Free kick Cristiano Ronaldo GOOOOOLLLLL !!! . http://t.co/wnB4QXRJiv"

— Chicas Indonesia #NA (@ChicaRealMadrid) May 23, 2015

Ronaldo completed the hat-trick from the penalty spot. 

#Vine Penalty Cristiano Ronaldo HATTRICK ! http://t.co/r1d2Cq2gEx"

— Chicas Indonesia #NA (@ChicaRealMadrid) May 23, 2015

As noted by the club's official Twitter account, he's traditionally fared quite well against Getafe. 

.@Cristiano: 15 goals against Getafe, including two hat-tricks and four braces. CRACK! #HalaMadrid #RealMadrid pic.twitter.com/gODq2gJ8WB

— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) May 23, 2015

Cristiano is the first Madrid player to score 61 official goals in a season.

— SocialRMadrid (@SocialRMadrid) May 23, 2015