The Portuguese star netted three times against Atletico to seal a comeback for the ages in the Champions League round of 16
Rio Ferdinand has called Cristiano Ronaldo a "living football god" after the Juventus man netted a sensational hat-trick against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.
Speaking on BT Sport after the game, Ferdinand couldn't help but gush over the 34-year-old's performance.
"He is a living football god, it is ridiculous what he is doing," Ferdinand said.
"In the Champions League he has every record you could imagine. He's the joint-hat-trick man with Messi.
"The first goal is like Duncan Ferguson in his prime, attacking the ball, leaving the full-back in a heap and saying: 'This is me'. That is called desire.
"This is against an Atletico Madrid team which is known for having an unbelievable defence.
"And they've gone and scored three goals and he's got a hat-trick."
Ronaldo had experienced a quiet Champions League campaign before Tuesday night, having scored just once in six total appearances.