About this goal
Ronaldo flicks into the path of Kaka in midfield, with the Brazilian then passing square for Mesut Ozil. Ozil strides forward before laying into the path of Karim Benzema, who finds Ronaldo, who started the move, for the lashed finish into the back of the net.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 28/30
A lovely, sweeping counter for Madrid here, as four of their superstars at the time all play a key role in the goal.
Technical Difficulty 25/30
The speed of thought is terrific here, as Ajax concede before they know what hiit them.
Uniqueness 15/20
A fairly unique one this as Madrid slice open Ajax with their pace, passing, and movement.
Importance 7/10
In a comfortable group stage win over Ajax.
Standard of Opposition 8/10
Ajax
FootballCritic Verdict
You really feel for Ajax here as the magnificent Madrid forward line barges forward at pace. The interplay is really special, and it just happens to be Ronaldo who started and finished the move.
Goal video
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Cristiano Ronaldo | Jan 1, 1970 | ||
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While everyone else inside the box loses their cool following a goalmouth scramble, Ronaldo pounces on the loose ball to stab a backheel into the bottom corner, taking everyone by surprise.
Goal type:
Special |
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| 11 |
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Cristiano Ronaldo | Dec 18, 2019 | ||
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Alex Sandro lofts a teasing cross to the back post for Ronaldo, who leaps to a ridiculous height, towering above the defender to bullet a header into the corner.
Goal type:
Header |
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| 12 |
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Cristiano Ronaldo | Sep 2, 2013 | ||
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A speedy stepover 25 yards out allows Ronaldo to shift possession on to his left foot, and from there he whips a stunning strike across goal into the far corner, with his supposed weaker foot.
Goal type:
Long-Range |
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| 13 |
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Cristiano Ronaldo | Jan 1, 1970 | ||
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Wes Brown cuts inside on his left foot and stands a teasing cross into the box for Ronaldo, who jumps to an astonishing height to bullet a header into the corner.
Goal type:
Header |
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| 14 |
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Cristiano Ronaldo | Sep 12, 2009 | ||
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A signature free kick from Ronaldo, who strikes the ball with devastating pace and swerve to find the top corner.
Goal type:
Free-Kick |
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| 15 |
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Cristiano Ronaldo | Jan 1, 1970 | ||
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Ronaldo flicks into the path of Kaka in midfield, with the Brazilian then passing square for Mesut Ozil. Ozil strides forward before laying into the path of Karim Benzema, who finds Ronaldo, who started the move, for the lashed finish into the back of the net.
Goal type:
Team |
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| 16 |
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Cristiano Ronaldo | Jan 1, 1970 | ||
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One of Ronaldo's best early goals for Real Madrid, utilising his speed to cut inside and finds the bottom left corner inside the post.
Goal type:
Individual |
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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.
Goal type:
Special |
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