The data produced by Opta showed only one player on the pitch recorded a faster top speed than the two-goal centre-forward, which proves he has not lost the pace that unsettles any defence in world football.
Ronaldo posted 34.20 km/h with only team-mate Aaron Wan-Bissaka marginally quicker (34.59 km/h) during the entertaining victory over the Magpies. Allan Saint-Maximin was the visitors' fastest player on the day.
BBC's Match of the Day highlighted the acceleration of the striker when he latched onto Luke Shaw's through ball to slam his second goal past Freddie Woodman and it is likely that particular sprint was his speediest of the afternoon, displaying his incredible fitness at that stage of the game, particularly considering his pre-season was a little disjointed.