About this goal
In the last minute, Ronaldo emerges as Man Utd's saviour in the last minute with a stunning free-kick from range into the corner against his former club.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 20/30
A cracking flightpath on the strike as it dips wickedly, but it is on the goalkeeper's side, who is wrong-footed.
Technical Difficulty 21/30
Excellent technique on a long distance effort, in the heat of the moment.
Uniqueness 10/20
This would become a Ronaldo trademark.
Importance 8/10
Goal in the last minute of a Champions League tie.
Standard of Opposition 7/10
SPORTING.
FootballCritic Verdict
The fact it's in the last minute elevates it, but it's not one of Ronaldo's best free-kicks.
Goal video
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| 44 |
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Cristiano Ronaldo | Jan 1, 1970 | ||
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| 45 |
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Cristiano Ronaldo | Apr 4, 2012 | ||
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| 46 |
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Cristiano Ronaldo | Oct 13, 2004 | ||
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| 47 |
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Cristiano Ronaldo | Mar 5, 2016 | ||
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Ronaldo collects possession to feet and is allowed to turn in midfield. With nobody coming to confront him, he proceeds to smash a long-range strike into the right corner from range.
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| 48 |
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Cristiano Ronaldo | Jan 1, 1970 | ||
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Ronaldo bursts down the right wing at pace, cutting inside on his left before emphatically finishing smashing into the corner with his left foot.
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| 49 |
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Cristiano Ronaldo | Jan 1, 1970 | ||
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In the last minute, Ronaldo emerges as Man Utd's saviour in the last minute with a stunning free-kick from range into the corner against his former club.
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| 50 |
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Cristiano Ronaldo | Mar 5, 2016 | ||
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A vintage free kick from Ronaldo, who whips a strike up and over the wall into the top left corner.
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