The Portuguese superstar struck twice in the 8-1 thrashing of Almeria to move on to 40 league goals for the campaign - two clear of the record he previously jointly held with his club's former sharpshooter Hugo Sanchez (1989/90) and the legendary Athletic Bilbao striker Telmo Zarra (1959/60).
Ronaldo's brace took his tally to 11 in his last four games and he finished 2010/11 with 53 goals in all competitions. It has been a stunning season from the world's most expensive player, who struck seven hat-tricks in total, but the 26-year-old was quick to hail the part played by his companions at Real.
"The reason I've scored so many goals is thanks to my team-mates, and I'm very grateful to them," said Ronaldo, who dedicated his first Pichichi, awarded to the Spanish top flight's leading marksman, to the rest of the Merengue squad and the fans.
"I'm generous with my team-mates because they are the same with me. Without their help I wouldn't have been able to score 40 goals in the league.
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