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Cristiano Ronaldo's 11 career red cards

The Portuguese star's first sending-off came on 15 May 2004, during a Manchester United clash with Aston Villa in the Premier League.

Cristiano Ronaldo's first senior sending-off came at Manchester United, after receiving two bookings in a Premier League game against Aston Villa.
Cristiano Ronaldo's first senior sending-off came at Manchester United, after receiving two bookings in a Premier League game against Aston Villa.
In 2006, Ronaldo was shown a straight red card for a rash challenge on Andy Cole in a local derby with Manchester City.
A year and a half later, the Portuguese earned an early bath after clashing with Portsmouth's Richard Hughes in a Premier League match at Fratton Park.
A year and a half later, the Portuguese earned an early bath after clashing with Portsmouth's Richard Hughes in a Premier League match at Fratton Park.
In late 2008, Ronaldo was dismissed against City for a second time, after being booked for a foul on Shaun Wright-Phillips before earning a second yellow for handball.
In late 2008, Ronaldo was dismissed against City for a second time, after being booked for a foul on Shaun Wright-Phillips before earning a second yellow for handball.
Ronaldo's first red card for Real Madrid came in December of his maiden season at the club, when he collected two quickfire bookings against Almería - the first for removing his shirt as he celebrated a goal, the second for kicking out at Juanma Ortiz.
Ronaldo's first red card for Real Madrid came in December of his maiden season at the club, when he collected two quickfire bookings against Almería - the first for removing his shirt as he celebrated a goal, the second for kicking out at Juanma Ortiz.
Just over a month later, Cristiano was again given his marching orders after catching Málaga's Patrick Mtiliga in the face and breaking the Dane's nose.
Just over a month later, Cristiano was again given his marching orders after catching Málaga's Patrick Mtiliga in the face and breaking the Dane's nose.
Just over a month later, Cristiano was again given his marching orders after catching Málaga's Patrick Mtiliga in the face and breaking the Dane's nose.
In the 2013 Copa del Rey final, Cristiano was shown a straight red for lashing out at Atlético Madrid's Gabi.
In the 2013 Copa del Rey final, Cristiano was shown a straight red for lashing out at Atlético Madrid's Gabi.
In early 2014, Ronaldo was given an early bath at San Mamés after an off-the-ball incident with Athletic Bilbao's Ander Iturraspe.
In early 2014, Ronaldo was given an early bath at San Mamés after an off-the-ball incident with Athletic Bilbao's Ander Iturraspe.
In early 2014, Ronaldo was given an early bath at San Mamés after an off-the-ball incident with Athletic Bilbao's Ander Iturraspe.
The forward earned a red card at Córdoba in Janary 2015 when he kicked out at Edimar and pushed José Ängel Crespo. He then got himself into extra hot water for gesturing towards the Club World Cup winners' patch on his Real Madrid shirt as he left the fie
The forward earned a red card at Córdoba in Janary 2015 when he kicked out at Edimar and pushed José Ängel Crespo. He then got himself into extra hot water for gesturing towards the Club World Cup winners' patch on his Real Madrid shirt as he left the fie
The forward earned a red card at Córdoba in Janary 2015 when he kicked out at Edimar and pushed José Ängel Crespo. He then got himself into extra hot water for gesturing towards the Club World Cup winners' patch on his Real Madrid shirt as he left the fie
He got himself into extra hot water for gesturing towards the Club World Cup winners' patch on his Real Madrid shirt as he left the field.
In a 3-1 Spanish Super Cup win at Barcelona last summer, Ronaldo was sent off for two yellows: one for taking off his shirt as he celebrated a goal, the other for what referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea deemed to be a dive in the Blaugrana box. After re
In a 3-1 Spanish Super Cup win at Barcelona last summer, Ronaldo was sent off for two yellows: one for taking off his shirt as he celebrated a goal, the other for what referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea deemed to be a dive in the Blaugrana box. After re
In a 3-1 Spanish Super Cup win at Barcelona last summer, Ronaldo was sent off for two yellows: one for taking off his shirt as he celebrated a goal, the other for what referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea deemed to be a dive in the Blaugrana box. After re
In a 3-1 Spanish Super Cup win at Barcelona last summer, Ronaldo was sent off for two yellows: one for taking off his shirt as he celebrated a goal, the other for what referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea deemed to be a dive in the Blaugrana box. After re
After this apparent hair-pull on Valencia's Jeison Murillo, Cristiano received his first red card as a Juventus player in the Bianconeri's opening Champions League win at Mestalla on Wednesday.
After an apparent hair-pull on Valencia's Jeison Murillo, Cristiano received his first red card as a Juventus player in the Bianconeri's opening Champions League win at Mestalla on Wednesday.
After an apparent hair-pull on Valencia's Jeison Murillo, Cristiano received his first red card as a Juventus player in the Bianconeri's opening Champions League win at Mestalla on Wednesday.
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Aston Villa-Manchester United (15 May 2004)

Cristiano Ronaldo's first senior sending-off came at Manchester United, after receiving two bookings in a Premier League game against Aston Villa.

Foto: John Peters / Man Utd via Getty Images

Aston Villa-Manchester United (15 May 2004)

Cristiano Ronaldo's first senior sending-off came at Manchester United, after receiving two bookings in a Premier League game against Aston Villa.

Foto: Paul Gilham / Getty Images

Manchester City-Manchester United (14 January 2006)

In 2006, Ronaldo was shown a straight red card for a rash challenge on Andy Cole in a local derby with Manchester City.

Foto: DARREN STAPLES / REUTERS

Portsmouth-Manchester United (15 August 2007)

A year and a half later, the Portuguese earned an early bath after clashing with Portsmouth's Richard Hughes in a Premier League match at Fratton Park.

Foto: Chris Ison - PA Images / PA Images via Getty Images

Portsmouth-Manchester United (15 August 2007)

A year and a half later, the Portuguese earned an early bath after clashing with Portsmouth's Richard Hughes in a Premier League match at Fratton Park.

Foto: CARL DE SOUZA / AFP

Manchester City-Manchester United (30 November 2008)

In late 2008, Ronaldo was dismissed against City for a second time, after being booked for a foul on Shaun Wright-Phillips before earning a second yellow for handball.

Foto: PHIL NOBLE / REUTERS

Manchester City-Manchester United (30 November 2008)

In late 2008, Ronaldo was dismissed against City for a second time, after being booked for a foul on Shaun Wright-Phillips before earning a second yellow for handball.

Foto: PHIL NOBLE / REUTERS

Real Madrid-Almería (5 December 2009)

Ronaldo's first red card for Real Madrid came in December of his maiden season at the club, when he collected two quickfire bookings against Almería - the first for removing his shirt as he celebrated a goal, the second for kicking out at Juanma Ortiz.

Foto: JESÚS RUBIO / DIARIO AS

Real Madrid-Almería (5 December 2009)

Ronaldo's first red card for Real Madrid came in December of his maiden season at the club, when he collected two quickfire bookings against Almería - the first for removing his shirt as he celebrated a goal, the second for kicking out at Juanma Ortiz.

Foto: HELIOS DE LA RUBIA / DIARIO AS

Real Madrid-Málaga (24 January 2010)

Just over a month later, Cristiano was again given his marching orders after catching Málaga's Patrick Mtiliga in the face and breaking the Dane's nose.

Foto: PEDRO ARMESTRE / AFP

Real Madrid-Málaga (24 January 2010)

Just over a month later, Cristiano was again given his marching orders after catching Málaga's Patrick Mtiliga in the face and breaking the Dane's nose.

Foto: DANI SASTRE / DIARIO AS

Real Madrid-Málaga (24 January 2010)

Just over a month later, Cristiano was again given his marching orders after catching Málaga's Patrick Mtiliga in the face and breaking the Dane's nose.

Foto: SERGIO PEREZ / REUTERS

Real Madrid-Atlético Madrid (17 May 2013)

In the 2013 Copa del Rey final, Cristiano was shown a straight red for lashing out at Atlético Madrid's Gabi.

Foto: DANI POZO / AFP

Real Madrid-Atlético Madrid (17 May 2013)

In the 2013 Copa del Rey final, Cristiano was shown a straight red for lashing out at Atlético Madrid's Gabi.

Foto: JAVIER SORIANO / AFP

Athletic Bilbao-Real Madrid (2 February 2014)

In early 2014, Ronaldo was given an early bath at San Mamés after an off-the-ball incident with Athletic Bilbao's Ander Iturraspe.

Foto: David Ramos / Getty Images

Athletic Bilbao-Real Madrid (2 February 2014)

In early 2014, Ronaldo was given an early bath at San Mamés after an off-the-ball incident with Athletic Bilbao's Ander Iturraspe.

Foto: JESUS AGUILERA / DIARIO AS

Athletic Bilbao-Real Madrid (2 February 2014)

In early 2014, Ronaldo was given an early bath at San Mamés after an off-the-ball incident with Athletic Bilbao's Ander Iturraspe.

Foto: Alfredo Aldai / EFE

Córdoba-Real Madrid (24 January 2015)

The forward earned a red card at Córdoba in Janary 2015 when he kicked out at Edimar and pushed José Ängel Crespo. He then got himself into extra hot water for gesturing towards the Club World Cup winners' patch on his Real Madrid shirt as he left the fie

Foto: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno / Getty Images

Córdoba-Real Madrid (24 January 2015)

The forward earned a red card at Córdoba in Janary 2015 when he kicked out at Edimar and pushed José Ängel Crespo. He then got himself into extra hot water for gesturing towards the Club World Cup winners' patch on his Real Madrid shirt as he left the fie

Foto: CRISTINA QUICLER / AFP

Córdoba-Real Madrid (24 January 2015)

The forward earned a red card at Córdoba in Janary 2015 when he kicked out at Edimar and pushed José Ängel Crespo. He then got himself into extra hot water for gesturing towards the Club World Cup winners' patch on his Real Madrid shirt as he left the fie

Foto: JAVIER GANDUL / DIARIO AS

Córdoba-Real Madrid (24 January 2015)

He got himself into extra hot water for gesturing towards the Club World Cup winners' patch on his Real Madrid shirt as he left the field.

Barcelona-Real Madrid (13 August 2017)

In a 3-1 Spanish Super Cup win at Barcelona last summer, Ronaldo was sent off for two yellows: one for taking off his shirt as he celebrated a goal, the other for what referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea deemed to be a dive in the Blaugrana box. After re

Foto: STRINGER / AFP

Barcelona-Real Madrid (13 August 2017)

In a 3-1 Spanish Super Cup win at Barcelona last summer, Ronaldo was sent off for two yellows: one for taking off his shirt as he celebrated a goal, the other for what referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea deemed to be a dive in the Blaugrana box. After re

Foto: FERNANDO ZUERAS / DIARIO AS

Barcelona-Real Madrid (13 August 2017)

In a 3-1 Spanish Super Cup win at Barcelona last summer, Ronaldo was sent off for two yellows: one for taking off his shirt as he celebrated a goal, the other for what referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea deemed to be a dive in the Blaugrana box. After re

Foto: Alex Caparros / Getty Images

Barcelona-Real Madrid (13 August 2017)

In a 3-1 Spanish Super Cup win at Barcelona last summer, Ronaldo was sent off for two yellows: one for taking off his shirt as he celebrated a goal, the other for what referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea deemed to be a dive in the Blaugrana box. After re

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Valencia-Juventus (19 September 2018)

After this apparent hair-pull on Valencia's Jeison Murillo, Cristiano received his first red card as a Juventus player in the Bianconeri's opening Champions League win at Mestalla on Wednesday.

Foto: CAPTURA DE TELEVISION

Valencia-Juventus (19 September 2018)

After an apparent hair-pull on Valencia's Jeison Murillo, Cristiano received his first red card as a Juventus player in the Bianconeri's opening Champions League win at Mestalla on Wednesday.

Foto: ALBERTO IRANZO / DIARIO AS

Valencia-Juventus (19 September 2018)

After an apparent hair-pull on Valencia's Jeison Murillo, Cristiano received his first red card as a Juventus player in the Bianconeri's opening Champions League win at Mestalla on Wednesday.

Foto: JOSE JORDAN / AFP

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