About this goal
Ronaldo breaks in behind the Ajax defence and calmly dinks a left-footed finish over the oncoming goalkeeper.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 22/30
Any lob is beautiful to watch
Technical Difficulty 26/30
Ronaldo achieves the perfect chip on his supposed weaker foot. It is easier to swing a leg at a weaker foot strike, but this is much more nuanced.
Uniqueness 13/20
The weaker foot aspect makes it a bit more unique, as is the smoothness and casualness of the technique.
Importance 7/10
Real Madrid easily defeated Ajax away from home
Standard of Opposition 8/10
AJAX.
FootballCritic Verdict
A gorgeous finish from Ronaldo, proving he holds a deft touch as well as ferocious power.
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