About this goal
From 35 yards out, Ronaldo generates a ridiculous amount of power to fire an unstoppable strike into the top left corner, with very little backlift.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 28/30
The ball rockets off Ronaldo's foot, for one of the most unstoppable strikes you will ever see. It's just so quick.
Technical Difficulty 24/30
He won't have hit many cleaner strikers from this range with a technique he was perfecting at this point.
Uniqueness 14/20
Ronaldo has scored plenty of long range bullets, but this is up there with the best.
Importance 6/10
Second goal in a comfortable win versus Osasuna.
Standard of Opposition 7/10
Osasuna
FootballCritic Verdict
This may be from nearly 40 yards, but the exreme power leaves the goalkeeper totally helpless
Goal video
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Cristiano Ronaldo | Jun 22, 2016 | ||
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Ronaldo darts ahead of his marker at pace to make it to the front post, latching on to a cross from the right wing with a delicate flick of the boot to send a finish into the left corner.
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Cristiano Ronaldo | Jan 1, 1970 | ||
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Cristiano Ronaldo | Nov 4, 2012 | ||
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Cristiano Ronaldo | Jan 1, 1970 | ||
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Ronaldo holds his position at the back post and rises high above everyonce else to glance a towering header into the bottom right corner.
Goal type:
Header |
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| 20 |
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Cristiano Ronaldo | Sep 17, 2013 | ||
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Ronaldo leaves three Galatasaray defenders in his wake with a precise and powerful dribble into the area before flashing a strike past the goalkeeper.
Goal type:
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Cristiano Ronaldo | May 2, 2015 | ||
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Gareth Bale cuts in from the right to whip a cross to the back post for Ronaldo who, while backtracking, generates enough power to send a header into the opposite corner.
Goal type:
Header |
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Cristiano Ronaldo | Jan 1, 1970 | ||
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From 35 yards out, Ronaldo generates a ridiculous amount of power to fire an unstoppable strike into the top left corner, with very little backlift.
Goal type:
Long-Range |
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Cristiano Ronaldo | Jun 15, 2018 | ||
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Ronaldo steps up to guide a precision free-kick into the top right corner from 25 yards, showing a more delicate touch than his usual attempts from set-pieces.
Goal type:
Free-Kick |
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