Ronaldo, first free-kick in goal after 43 attempts

For someone like him, who scored many goals from a stop, the situation was becoming almost embarrassing. Then came the 61st minute of Juventus-Turin: from an ideal position for him, slightly off the left, the first center arrived on a free kick by Cristiano Ronaldo in an official match with the black and white shirt.

THE ATTEMPTS

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There have been 43 attempts, in almost two seasons, necessary for the Portuguese to break the curse. He often came close to us, sometimes very close. As in the challenge of the groups of this edition of the Champions League, on the field of Lokomotiv Moscow: strong shot that passes between the legs of the goalkeeper of the Russian Guilherme and is pushed into the goal, when he was now about to cross the line, by Aaron Ramsey. This time no one has stolen his joy: trajectory is not angled, Sirigu touches but is unable to save. Fasting “stopped” finished.

in confidence

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“I needed a goal on a free kick to gain confidence – the Portuguese explains to Sky Sport -. It is important that the team wins, regardless of who scores. The most important thing is to win but the truth is that we are fine. that Dybala. The team is doing well, it is in confidence and we will try to win against Milan. “

Sivori

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After the game, the Portuguese champion published his now usual Instagram post: “Great victory! We need this spirit”. Ronaldo is the first Juventus player to score 25 goals since Omar Sivori, 1960 -61 season.