A Cristiano Ronaldo-inspired Real Madrid can set a new Spanish record of 19 straight victories when they take on Ludogorets today with first place in Champions League Group B already assured.

The phenomenal Portuguese notched up his 200th league goal with a record 23rd La Liga hat-trick as Real beat Celta Vigo 3-0 on Saturday to match the 18 consecutive wins registered by Frank Rijkaard’s Barcelona between October 2005 and January 2006.

Ronaldo has 23 league goals so far with a further four in the Champions League and now has Bulgaria’s Ludogorets in his sights.

“Each week he does something better and his professionalism is incredible,” Ronaldo’s team-mate Pepe told reporters.

“Everyone can see what he is doing in each game to help Real. We are very happy to be on the pitch with him as we can enjoy it a lot.

“If he had also scored with his attempted overhead kick, I think the stadium would have exploded but for me the most important thing is the work he puts in.”

Full-back Marcelo believes it is crucial that the team does not get carried away with their ongoing success.

“The record (of wins) is very important but we need to keep working, fighting and winning,” he said.

“We are where we are through battling and team-mates helping each other. Everyone has a lot of motivation.”