Iran Press/ Europe: The striker scored from the penalty spot to double his side’s lead against Elche and it put him into the history books.
The goal was his 229th for Los Blancos in league action, meaning he moves past Raúl into second place alone.
However, he is unlikely ever to claim the top spot from his old team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo, who is still well out in front with 311 goals.
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