Cristiano Ronaldo VS Real Madrid

Real Madrid 6 - 0 Espanyol (Jan 31, 2016)

7.3

About this goal

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.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 25/30

 

Ronaldo sprinting is always awe-inspiring, but the best thing about this goal is how ne generates so much power despite being on the stretch with his left foot.

Technical Difficulty 22/30

 

Ronaldo runs so fast while maintaining control of the ball but for the eventual strike, perhaps the keeper should do better.

Uniqueness 14/20

 

Ronaldo's touches are sublime but his effort is pretty central.

Importance 6/10

 

In a total hammering of hapless Espanyol.

Standard of Opposition 6/10

 

ESPANYOL.

FootballCritic Verdict

7.3

Only Ronaldo scores goals like this as he combines deft touches on the edge of the box with an absolutely blistering finish.

Goal video

Goal scorer

Cristiano Ronaldo

Forward (Centre),Forward (Right)

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Date
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Goal type:
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Cristiano Ronaldo Jan 1, 1970

Ronaldo eats up the space down the left wing, cuts inside on his right foot and picks his spot in the corner.

Goal type:
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33
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Cristiano Ronaldo Jan 1, 1970

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.

Goal type:
Long-Range
7.4

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34
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Cristiano Ronaldo Nov 10, 2011

While 2-0 down, Ronaldo scores a consolation goal for Portugal with another signature free kick sent high into the top corner.

Goal type:
Free-Kick
7.4

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35
Cristiano Ronaldo face
Cristiano Ronaldo Jan 31, 2016

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.

Goal type:
Individual
7.3

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36
Cristiano Ronaldo face
Cristiano Ronaldo Jan 17, 2016

Karim Benzema plays the ball behind Ronaldo, forcing the Portuguese to quickly spin with his back to goal to lash a left-footed strike into the top corner on the half volley.

Goal type:
Volley
7.3

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37
Cristiano Ronaldo face
Cristiano Ronaldo Jan 1, 1970

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.

Goal type:
Long-Range
7.3

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38
Cristiano Ronaldo face
Cristiano Ronaldo Jun 8, 2016

Ricardo Quaresma moves into space on the left wing before picking out a ridiculous cross with the outside of his right foot to the back post for Ronaldo, who emphatically scores with a diving header

Goal type:
Team
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