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He is the all-time leading goal scorer for the Spanish national team, with 39 goals in 78 international matches, and in the UEFA Champions League competition, with 49 goals in 94 matches (as of November 23, 2004). He is also currently 11th highest goalscorer in the history of Spain's top flight, with 166 goals in 353 games. All of these goals were for Real Madrid, making Raúl the club's third highest goalscorer of all time. This will surely improve as Raúl is still playing for the club.
Raúl possesses one of the distinctive celebrations in the modern game, with each goal acclaimed by a kiss of his wedding ring, an acknowledgement to his wife, Mamen.
Total Record in national team
39 Goals in 78 Matches (0.52 per match)
Types of Goals
Friendlies 10 European Championship Qualifier 18 European Championship 1 World Cup Qualifier 6 World Cup 4 Total 39Total Record in Champions League*
49 Goals in 94 Matches (0.53 per match)
Season Club Competition Goals Matches Average 1995/96 Real Madrid CF Champions League 6 8 0.750 1997/98 Real Madrid CF Champions League 2 11 0.181 1998/99 Real Madrid CF Champions League 3 8 0.375 1999/00 Real Madrid CF Champions League 10 15 0.667 2000/01 Real Madrid CF Champions League 7 12 0.583 2001/02 Real Madrid CF Champions League 7 12 0.583 2002/03 Real Madrid CF Champions League 9 12 0.750 2003/04 Real Madrid CF Champions League 2 9 0.222 2004/05 Real Madrid CF Champions League 4 4 0.500*All for Real Madrid