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
Only Ronaldo scores goals like this as he combines deft touches on the edge of the box with an absolutely blistering finish.
Goal video
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Cristiano Ronaldo | Jan 31, 2016 | ||
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