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Cristiano Ronaldo passes Aduriz for LaLiga header record


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Cristiano Ronaldo passes Aduriz for LaLiga header record
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Cristiano Ronaldo has passed Aritz Aduriz to become the active player with the most headed goals in LaLiga.

The Portugal international scored his 46th headed goal in Spain's top-flight against Real Betis at Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday.

MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 12: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid scores Real's opening goal during the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and Real Betis Balompie at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 12, 2017 in Madrid, Spain.
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MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 12: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid scores Real's opening goal during the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and Real Betis Balompie at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 12, 2017 in Madrid, Spain.Denis DoyleGetty Images

Four minutes before half-time, Marcelo's cross from left found an unmarked Ronaldo, who crouched to plant in a header from eight yards and move on to 19 league goals for the season.

That takes him past Athletic striker Aduriz, with whom he previously tied the lead on 45 LaLiga headers.