About this goal
Ronaldo instinctively responds to a bouncing ball in the area by controlling then backheeling through a crowd of players and into the net.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 19/30
It's a little scrappy and Villa's defending is poor, though Ronaldo's quick thinking is to be admired.
Technical Difficulty 21/30
Only players of a certain quality - and confidence - would attempt this as the ball drops in the area.
Uniqueness 14/20
Not a huge number of backheeled goals scored in EPL history.
Importance 6/10
Middle goal in a Villa victory.
Standard of Opposition 8/10
ASTON VILLA
FootballCritic Verdict
A goal not often seen but it's more instinctive, and somewhat fortunate, rather than a thrilling goal.
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