About this goal
Angel Di Maria stands a cross to the back post for Ronaldo, who commandingly bullets a header home to win the Spanish Cup.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 23/30
Ronaldo's range of headed goals should not be slept on. A real modern master of the art of heading.
Technical Difficulty 21/30
Not a lot of technical difficulty here. Just raw power and athleticism.
Uniqueness 13/20
Not too unique, but it was an utterly memorable moment.
Importance 10/10
Extra time winner in the final of the Copa del Rey, against Barcelona.
Standard of Opposition 10/10
BARCELONA.
FootballCritic Verdict
This goal is gains notoriety due to the fact it was scored in a Clasico final, proving again Ronaldo was a man for the big occasion
Goal video
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Cristiano Ronaldo | Jan 1, 1970 | ||
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Cristiano Ronaldo | Sep 17, 2013 | ||
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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.
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Cristiano Ronaldo | Jun 15, 2018 | ||
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Goal type:
Free-Kick |
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Cristiano Ronaldo | Jan 1, 1970 | ||
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Angel Di Maria stands a cross to the back post for Ronaldo, who commandingly bullets a header home to win the Spanish Cup.
Goal type:
Header |
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Cristiano Ronaldo | Jan 1, 1970 | ||
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Ronaldo goes on a signature run down the flank, skipping past numerous tackles before having a strike on goal which is blocked. However, he reacts quicker than everyone else to lash his second attempt into the top corner.
Goal type:
Individual |
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| 26 |
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Cristiano Ronaldo | Nov 19, 2013 | ||
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Ronaldo breaks the Swedish offside trap to dash through on goal one-on-one with the keeper. He then finishes with a left-footed effort cut across the box into the right corner.
Goal type:
Long-Range |
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Cristiano Ronaldo | Mar 10, 2012 | ||
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Ronaldo breaks in behind the Ajax defence and calmly dinks a left-footed finish over the oncoming goalkeeper.
Goal type:
Special |
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