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Magical20 · 27-11-2006, 05:02 PM

It isn't easy to pick the five best of the 51 goals that Ronaldinho has scored in the Spanish championship. Last night's overhead wonder against Villarreal was just the latest in a series of terrific strikes.

In 107 league games in a Barça shirt, Ronaldinho has scored a whopping 51 goals following his brace against Villarreal on Saturday night. Those goals have been free kicks, penalties, long-range strikes, headers, team plays and moments of sheer individual brilliance. There can be no doubting the amazing knack this player has of scoring memorable goals. Two of his finest efforts for Barça were his first ever, against Sevilla, and his last, against Villarreal. These are what we believe to be the five best goals Ronaldinho has scored for Barça in the league. It is our own opinion, and others may argue that his great goal in Valencia (0-2) or the free kick against Zaragoza (3-1), for instance, should have been included.

Welcome to the Camp Nou

It was in the second game of the 2003-04 season that Ronaldinho made his league debut at the Camp Nou. Barça were a goal down to Sevilla in that famous game that started at a minute past midnight. Ronaldinho rounded several players in the centre of the park, and then drove home a remarkable shot that tucked into the net past goalkeeper Notario. That made it 1-1 and the Camp Nou fans were given their first taste of this Brazilian's magic.

Control and volley at El Sadar

Our second choice was also in his first season, this time in Pamplona on February 8, 2004. The game was tied at 1-1 when Motta passed to Ronaldinho who, on the edge of the six-yard box with his back to goal, and with just three touches of the ball was able to turn and volley in amazing style to score Barça's second of the night and bag the three points against Osasuna.

A dream free kick

Six weeks later, March 21, 2004, with Barça flying up the table, Real Sociedad were holding Barça goalless at the Camp Nou. With just two minutes to go, Ronaldinho scored from a perfectly executed free kick on the edge of the area. That goal kept Barça's championship dream alive, although they ended up finishing second.

Ovation for the star

Ronaldinho can pop up anywhere and score unforgettable goals. Having already scored a cracker 20 minutes earlier, Ronaldinho made it 3-0 to Barça at the Santiago Bernabéu on November 19, 2005. Barça were on the counter attack with plenty of space, and Ronaldinho dribbled past Sergio Ramos and put the ball past Casillas with such brilliance that some of the Real Madrid supporters were actually seen to applaud. Barça and Ronaldinho were just too good for Madrid that night.

Overhead delight

And then of course there was this weekend's goal, images of which will be flashed around the world. It was pure genius. Xavi crossed the ball, Ronaldinho controlled it on his chest and turned with his back to goal to smash home a bicycle kick that made it 4-0 against Villarreal. "A dream goal", as he described it himself, and let's hope there are plenty more where that came from.

Total of 72

Of course, we are only talking here about the player's 51 goals in the domestic league. He has scored 21 other goals for FC Barcelona. 12 came in the Champions League, 4 in the UEFA Cup, 4 in the Copa del Rey and one in the Spanish Super Cup. That makes a grand total of 72 goals.

(fcbarcelona.com)

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