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00:00And have only just about got themselves back on the straight and narrow

00:04but tonight they face a club who've been

00:08throwing the money around

00:11in the summer

00:14That's 80 million pound fee spent on Cristiano Ronaldo

00:19Raised quite a few eyebrows, but followed plenty of money other multi-million pound signings

00:25In this lineup Kareem Benzema a mere 30 million in comparison

00:31But he's not actually in the starting lineup for this Madrid team tonight

00:35But this man is

00:37He has been the star attraction in Dublin over the last few days. And if he is

00:42Man-marked tonight. It will be nothing like the man marking on him by the security men in Ireland over the last few days

00:49It's still very much a work in progress

00:52The stand from which they emerge is the one permanent stand here

00:59But it has only been Shamrock Rovers home

01:03since the start of this season

01:05And bear in mind that while Real Madrid are preparing for the start of their new campaign

01:10Shamrock Rovers are already well

01:17Real Madrid anthem being played to welcome the sides

01:22as they are introduced to each other

01:28If you are at all familiar with Shamrock Rovers, you'll know that they're known as the hoops

01:33So here he is wearing number nine

01:35Cristiano Ronaldo the European footballer of the year the world footballer of the year and what a night for the man who's facing him

01:45Christoph Metzelder with a clearance

01:48Clearance by Sevez didn't carry too far. And here's Ronaldo first springy into action

01:55I think it's important to get through the first ten minutes, though

01:59I think I wanted to lose an early one. They're bound to be nervous here tonight

02:02There's going to be some apprehension and it's important they settle into the game

02:06Here is number seven Raul

02:10Cristiano Ronaldo

02:15On Birmingham

02:17As they do deck in goal for Real Madrid tonight Ike Casillas among the Spanish internationals who's been given extra time off following the

02:25Confederations Cup Sergio Ramos another

02:30Island's most decorated club. Here's Ronaldo. I

02:35Never really got it. Did it go to his feet very quickly. It was never quite right, but

02:40We know he's more than capable from from this type of distance

02:44I was told before the game Rob that Real Madrid insisted on bringing their own ball. This is the ball that they use in the Spanish League

02:52Cristiano Ronaldo's debut match for Real Madrid was a highly anticipated event that took place on July 20th

02:592009 the friendly match was against Shamrock Rovers an Irish football club and was held at Talat Stadium in Dublin, Ireland

03:07This game marked the beginning of a new chapter in Ronaldo's career after his record-breaking transfer from Manchester United to Real Madrid

03:14Which cost approximately 94 million euros making it the most expensive transfer in football history at the time

03:21Ronaldo started the match and played for the first 45 minutes before being substituted at halftime

03:27Although he did not score his presence on the field was electric

03:30Fans were eager to see the Portuguese superstar in action for his new club

03:35And he did not disappoint with his display of skill and flair

03:38The match itself ended in a 1-0

03:41Victory for Real Madrid with the only goal being scored by another new signing Karim Benzema in the 87th minute

03:49Benzema's goal came as a relief to the team and fans

03:52Securing a win in the dying minutes of the game the significance of this match extended beyond just the result

03:58It symbolized the beginning of Ronaldo's journey with Real Madrid a journey that would see him become one of the greatest players in the club's history

04:05His transfer to Real Madrid was seen as a statement of intent by the club

04:10Aiming to reclaim their dominance in both domestic and European competitions

04:14The media coverage was extensive with analysts and fans keen to see how Ronaldo would adapt to his new team and environment

04:22Despite the lack of goals from Ronaldo in this particular match his performance hinted at the greatness that was to come

04:28The reception to Ronaldo's debut was overwhelmingly positive

04:32His teammates and coach were impressed by his professionalism and immediate impact on the field

04:37Fans were excited about the potential of the new look Real Madrid team, which also included other high-profile signings

04:45Ronaldo's first match was just a small taste of what he would bring to the club in the following seasons

04:50Ronaldo would go on to break numerous records and win multiple titles with Real Madrid

04:55He became the club's all-time leading scorer

04:58Surpassing legends like Raul and Alfredo Di Stefano

05:01His contributions helped Real Madrid win for UEFA Champions League titles to La Liga titles and numerous other domestic and international

05:09trophies

05:10Ronaldo's debut match against Shamrock Rovers may not have been filled with goals and highlights

05:15But it was a crucial starting point for his legendary career at Real Madrid

05:19It set the stage for an era of success and dominance for both Ronaldo and the club

05:25His nine-year tenure at Real Madrid cemented his status as one of the greatest footballers of all time

05:30With a legacy that will be remembered for generations

05:33The anticipation excitement and eventual success that followed his debut match are a testament to Ronaldo's exceptional talent and dedication to the sport

05:55Finding Ronaldo

06:04And intervenes, here's Ronaldo again

06:16Plenty of time to assess it

06:20Familiar pose

06:23Ronaldo

06:25Familiar end product though, the wall

06:27Blocking the attempt

06:29And suddenly they can break. Gal Andresle stopped from breaking by Diarra. Now Marcello

06:36Ronaldo having switched sides

06:38Free kick against Reiss, who's frustration. The language of Ronaldo here. Yeah, it's a free kick

06:55Reiss

06:58Torres to find Ronaldo

07:01Left behind by Gago for Guti, first time looking for Ronaldo

07:09So there's the player we got there. I think they got a shot, a shot from his golf teeth

07:17Cristiano Ronaldo

07:20Now Raul

07:23Defending, here's Guti, Ronaldo

07:34Crowd here enjoying a bit of flamboyance from Ronaldo that

07:38Here's Ronaldo

07:50Diarra

07:54Here's Ronaldo

07:58Holding him as the player, he's holding off. Torres, good block on the cross to contain the 80 million pound man

08:06Cristiano Ronaldo going off at halftime. Will he reappear?

08:12Shamrock Rovers have managed to keep him at bay and that's been down to some resolute defending led in part by Darren Maguire

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