It is named in the memory of the late Athletic Bilbao striker Telmo Zarra ( also known as Zarra ) who shared the record with Mexican player Hugo Sánchez for most goals scored in a single season with 38 goals until Cristiano Ronaldo broke that record and set the new record at 40 goals .
Christiano Ronaldo broke Zarra 's record by scoring under 41 goals in a single season .