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Sometimes we can’t deny greatness. Even as a rival. Even though we are Messi fans, there are certain Ronaldo performances we respect and admire. A thread on these performances 
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Ronaldo vs Arsenal (2009)
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Ronaldo vs Atlético (2012)
A hattrick which included a sublime knuckleball free kick and a long range screamer. Once again, his ability to shoot from anywhere was shown. Magisterial performance.
A hattrick which included a sublime knuckleball free kick and a long range screamer. Once again, his ability to shoot from anywhere was shown. Magisterial performance.
Ronaldo vs Sweden (2013)
Probably my favourite Ronaldo performance ever. This is when the world truly noticed him and it won him the Ballon d’or. Probably his best performance for country.
Probably my favourite Ronaldo performance ever. This is when the world truly noticed him and it won him the Ballon d’or. Probably his best performance for country.
Ronaldo vs Bayern Munich (2014)
He bamboozled the world’s best keeper and also displayed his counter attacking ability. Ronaldo was criticized for his ability to link up with teammates but this game he put those claims to bed. This was peak BBC and prime Cristiano.
He bamboozled the world’s best keeper and also displayed his counter attacking ability. Ronaldo was criticized for his ability to link up with teammates but this game he put those claims to bed. This was peak BBC and prime Cristiano.
Cristiano vs Wolfsburg (2016)
He turned the tie around in 18 odd minutes. Wolfsburg didn’t take him seriously and he shut them up. Truly magical and a performance filled with emotion. You can’t not appreciate this.
He turned the tie around in 18 odd minutes. Wolfsburg didn’t take him seriously and he shut them up. Truly magical and a performance filled with emotion. You can’t not appreciate this.
Ronaldo vs Atlético (2017)
Probably his best ever UCL hattrick right in the semi finals. Beating Simeone is a challenge, Ronaldo scored a hattrick past him.
Probably his best ever UCL hattrick right in the semi finals. Beating Simeone is a challenge, Ronaldo scored a hattrick past him.
Ronaldo vs Juventus (2018)
Bicycle kick. Appreciated by rivals. Enough said. He was off form and inconsistent all season, but this game sparked his comeback and showed why even in his bad season. He should be taken seriously and is a threat.
Bicycle kick. Appreciated by rivals. Enough said. He was off form and inconsistent all season, but this game sparked his comeback and showed why even in his bad season. He should be taken seriously and is a threat.
Ronaldo vs Spain (2018)
Nobody expected this. He’d barely scored against big nations in his career. Not even the biggest CR7 fanboys expected it. After this game I woke up the next day and still was in disbelief.
Nobody expected this. He’d barely scored against big nations in his career. Not even the biggest CR7 fanboys expected it. After this game I woke up the next day and still was in disbelief.
Although I’m a huge Messi fan and Ronaldo troller. There is always room for appreciation towards a rival. These are my favourite Ronaldo performances which made me appreciate him.
