About this goal
Ronaldo leaves three Galatasaray defenders in his wake with a precise and powerful dribble into the area before flashing a strike past the goalkeeper.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 25/30
Wonderful, incisive dribbling from Ronaldo, leaving Galatasaray defenders kicking air before hammering home as he so often does.
Technical Difficulty 26/30
It's less a dribble and more a battering ram, Ronaldo making his way through defenders whether they like it or not.
Uniqueness 15/20
Ronaldo dribbling at pace is a sight to behold, and it became a rarer sight as he got older. This is one of his last great goals in this style.
Importance 6/10
In a thumping of Galatasaray.
Standard of Opposition 7/10
GALATASARAY.
FootballCritic Verdict
Great touch, awareness and brute force. Ronaldo at his best.
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