About this goal
Ronaldo picks up the ball midway through the Almeria half and proceeds to take all all comers with an incisive dribble before drilling a left-footed finish home.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 30/30
This is a wondrous individual goal, as if the video has been sped up as Ronaldo moves through the gears.
Technical Difficulty 28/30
There's a real thrill and excitement in watching Ronaldo do this, knowing you are watching greatness.
Uniqueness 18/20
From the intial run, to the stepover, to the finish. They don't come around too often.
Importance 7/10
Brought Madrid level in a key league match in Almeria.
Standard of Opposition 6/10
Almeria
FootballCritic Verdict
Yes, Ronaldo has done the stepover thing before, but never as effectively as this as the defender goes completely the wrong way
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