About this goal
Ronaldo holds his position at the back post and rises high above everyonce else to glance a towering header into the bottom right corner.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 24/30
Ronaldo holds his position in the air for a header like only he can.
Technical Difficulty 23/30
The athleticsm Ronaldo shows to jump so high and hang in the air is something thst is difficult to teach.
Uniqueness 15/20
Ronaldo has scored a few of these himself but there's not many players can hang with him in the air.
Importance 8/10
Equaliser in a vital Champions League game.
Standard of Opposition 10/10
MANCHESTER UTD.
FootballCritic Verdict
It is goals like this which differentiate Ronaldo from Messi and so should be celebrated.
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Cristiano Ronaldo | Jun 22, 2016 | ||
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| 18 |
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Cristiano Ronaldo | Jan 1, 1970 | ||
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| 20 |
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Cristiano Ronaldo | Sep 17, 2013 | ||
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| 21 |
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Cristiano Ronaldo | May 2, 2015 | ||
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From 35 yards out, Ronaldo generates a ridiculous amount of power to fire an unstoppable strike into the top left corner, with very little backlift.
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