CL: Ronaldo hat-trick helps Real Madrid defeat Bayern Munich 4-2 to enter semis

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final. Pic/ AFP

Real Madrid F.C. star Cristiano Ronaldo scores a sensational hat-trick during their Champions League quarter-final clash against Bayern Munich on Tuesday.

The Portugal football star's controversial goals helped Real Madrid to defeat German giants Bayern Munich 4-2 after extra-time in a quarters thriller.

In the process, Cristiano Ronaldo also became the first footballer to reach 100 Champions League goals.

Real Madrid eventually entered the semifinals on a 6-3 aggregate against Bayern Munich. Real Madrid have now entered the Champions League semifinals for a seventh consecutive year.