About this goal
Angel Di Maria clips a cross to the edge of the six yard box where Ronaldo, with his back to goal, somehow twists his body to backheel a midair volley into the back of the net.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 27/30
An outrageous piece of skill, one that earns a goal and a draw in a vital game in the race for the title.
Technical Difficulty 27/30
To get your heel in front of the ball when it is coming into the box at that pace, to send it in the other direction, is very difficult.
Uniqueness 17/20
Ronaldo has a few, but none as innovative and important as this.
Importance 9/10
Last-minute equaliser versus Valencia in the title run-in
Standard of Opposition 7/10
Valencia
FootballCritic Verdict
Ronaldo is an expert in the dramatic, and almost saves his most wondrous goals for the moments when his team need it the most.
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