About this goal
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.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 21/30
The way the ball just explodes off Ronaldo's foot is brilliant.
Technical Difficulty 21/30
Not a lot of finesse in this one as he just hits it really, really hard.
Uniqueness 11/20
A high-class distance goal but by no means rare.
Importance 7/10
In a home destruction of Celta Vigo.
Standard of Opposition 6/10
CELTA VIGO.
FootballCritic Verdict
Ronaldo given all the time in the world. He used to hit the target far more often from this range...
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At one point, Ronaldo has six Xerez defenders around him in midfield before he drives into the box at pace via the right channel before drilling a low fnish home.
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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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An early incarnation of what Ronaldo would become famous for as he drives into space down the left wing, cuts inside, and finish emphatically with a powerful finish into the roof of the net.
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| 47 |
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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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| 48 |
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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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| 49 |
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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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| 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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