About this goal
Ronaldo takes advantage of some unassured defending to move into space before sending a laser-pointed driven strike as near into the top corner as you can get.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 26/30
The flightpath of this finish is so fantastic, you can't help just admire its beauty.
Technical Difficulty 23/30
Ronaldo does have some strikes on this list that are just struck with ferocious power, but this one has plenty of accuracy too as it goes completely out the keeper's reach.
Uniqueness 14/20
It's so perfectly in the corner which elevates it above some other strikes.
Importance 6/10
In a comfortable win over a poor Osasuna side.
Standard of Opposition 5/10
Osasuna
FootballCritic Verdict
A signature Ronaldo goal as he cuts in from the left wing to fire a strike at goal, but this hits the top corner with such accuracy.
Goal video
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Cristiano Ronaldo | Jun 17, 2012 | ||
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| 32 |
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Cristiano Ronaldo | May 5, 2009 | ||
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Cristiano Ronaldo | Jan 1, 1970 | ||
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Cristiano Ronaldo | Nov 10, 2011 | ||
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While 2-0 down, Ronaldo scores a consolation goal for Portugal with another signature free kick sent high into the top corner.
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Cristiano Ronaldo | Jan 31, 2016 | ||
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Ronaldo breaks down the right channel then stops sharply to shift the ball on to his left foot. He sidesteps two challenges with a neat bit of footwork firing an emphatic strike into the corner.
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Cristiano Ronaldo | Jan 1, 1970 | ||
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Angel Di Maria plays the bal inside to Ronaldo, who quickly moves through the centre, ignoring the runs of his team-mates in behind before smashing a beauty of a strike into the top right corner.
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