The world's most expensive player scored a trademark free-kick, that beat Diego Lopez for sheer pace, and through a mixture of perspiration and inspiration guided the team to victory and back within two points of leaders Barcelona.
Near the end of the game, when he won a penalty, he even turned down the chance to take the ensuing spot-kick and allowed Xabi Alonso the honour, despite being the nominated taker.
"I gave the ball to Xabi because there are enough chances for everyone," Ronaldo told reporters after the match.
"The team played well and there is no need to worry about what happened in Lyon," he added, referring to the 1-0 last-16 Champions League defeat away to Olympique Lyon during the week.
"Here we all win and lose together."
"The team played to a high level in attack, but also showed themselves to be very secure in defence," he told reporters.
"I am pleased with the performance levels of all the players."
