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Ronaldo’s overhead kick vs. Juve UEFA goal of season

August 29, 2018
The overhead kick of Cristiano Ronaldo for Real Madrid against Juventus.
The overhead kick of Cristiano Ronaldo for Real Madrid against Juventus.

MILAN — Cristiano Ronaldo’s stunning overhead bicycle kick for Real Madrid against current club Juventus has been voted UEFA’s goal of the season.

The former Real Madrid striker beat competition from 11 nominees for the award in honor of his goal in last season’s Champions League quarterfinal first leg in Turin.

“Thanks to everyone who voted for me. Will never forget that moment, specially the reaction of the fans in the stadium,” the 33-year-old Portuguese superstar said on Twitter, using the hashtag #SpecialMoment.

Real Madrid was already leading against the Italian champion, thanks to Ronaldo’s opener after just two minutes when he acrobatically blasted in Dani Carvajal’s cross on 64 minutes.

Ronaldo said it was “the best goal” of his career and it helped Real to a 3-0 win on the night and moved it a step closer to an eventual quarterfinal victory over Juve. The Spanish club went on to win the competition for the third consecutive season.

The striker said the crowd’s reaction — a standing ovation from the Juventus fans — played a part in his decision to move to Turin in a 100 million-euro deal last month.

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is the all time top scorer in the Champions League with 120 goals. — AFP


August 29, 2018
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