You know the routine. It starts when Cristiano Ronaldo scores.

Then he finds a TV camera. That’s the Big Tell that the Big Celebration is coming. Not just a clenched fist and jump this time — when Ronaldo is looking for a camera, he is setting himself up for something Big.

Then, there is the approach, typically paired with the spinning hand. This is the preamble; the “get ready” to the crowd.

Then comes the leap and pirouette: the bit that takes it from traditional celebration to personal calling card.

Any football player can jump, but Ronaldo has one of the highest leaps in world football. He has the leg power to fling himself higher than most, and the body control to twist his hips at the highest point to maximise his hang time.

He developed those skills to score headers at the back post, but Ronaldo’s jumping ability makes this part even more memorable. Even if you try to match the actions, you would not be able to match the height and power Ronaldo gets on his leap.

That he brings his arms across his chest in an X shape also helps: first he is small, and then he is BIG.

The crescendo comes as he completes his spin and lands. Arms outstretched. Back to camera so you can read “Ronaldo 7”.

And there’s the exclamation — “SIU!” — that is likely being shouted back at him by thousands of fans in the stadium and plenty more watching on television.

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