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Some of Cristiano Ronaldo’s most decisive goals
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Portugal vs Spain, 2018 World Cup
Portugal were down 2-3 to Spain. In the 88th minute, Cristiano Ronaldo was fouled outside the box.
The rest is history.
Portugal were down 2-3 to Spain. In the 88th minute, Cristiano Ronaldo was fouled outside the box.
The rest is history.
Real Madrid vs Juve, 2018 UCL QF
A difficult night as Juventus stunned Real Madrid to come back from a 3-goal deficit.
In the final minutes of the game, Real Madrid are given a penalty.
Cristiano Ronaldo scores it to book Real Madrid’s place in the semi final.
A difficult night as Juventus stunned Real Madrid to come back from a 3-goal deficit.
In the final minutes of the game, Real Madrid are given a penalty.
Cristiano Ronaldo scores it to book Real Madrid’s place in the semi final.
Real Madrid vs Wolfsburg, 2016 UCL QF
Having already come back from a 2-goal deficit, Ronaldo had the chance to give Real Madrid the lead on aggregate from the free kick.
Everyone knows what happened next.
Having already come back from a 2-goal deficit, Ronaldo had the chance to give Real Madrid the lead on aggregate from the free kick.
Everyone knows what happened next.
Portugal vs Hungary, Euro 2016
In a must win game, Portugal find themselves on the back foot to Hungary.
Needing a draw to progress, Ronaldo equalises for Portugal with a sublime backheel goal.
He finished this game with 2 goals and an assist.
In a must win game, Portugal find themselves on the back foot to Hungary.
Needing a draw to progress, Ronaldo equalises for Portugal with a sublime backheel goal.
He finished this game with 2 goals and an assist.
El Classico, 2011 Copa Del Rey Final
A tense cup final that goes into extra time.
Cristiano Ronaldo scores a towering header to win the game for Real Madrid and their first trophy in three years.
A tense cup final that goes into extra time.
Cristiano Ronaldo scores a towering header to win the game for Real Madrid and their first trophy in three years.
El Classico, 2012 La Liga
The two title challengers clash at the Camp Nou, and it is Cristiano Ronaldo who puts Real Madrid up 2-1 with this goal.
This would lead to Real Madrid winning their first La Liga in four years.
And don’t forget about that iconic celebration.
The two title challengers clash at the Camp Nou, and it is Cristiano Ronaldo who puts Real Madrid up 2-1 with this goal.
This would lead to Real Madrid winning their first La Liga in four years.
And don’t forget about that iconic celebration.
Real Madrid vs Atleti, 2016 UCL Final
A tense penalty shootout can be ended if Cristiano Ronaldo converts Real Madrid’s fifth penalty of the game.
With the weight of the world on his shoulders, Ronaldo scores the penalty and Real Madrid win the UCL.
A tense penalty shootout can be ended if Cristiano Ronaldo converts Real Madrid’s fifth penalty of the game.
With the weight of the world on his shoulders, Ronaldo scores the penalty and Real Madrid win the UCL.
Juventus vs Atletico, 2019 UCL R16
Having already come back from a 2-goal deficit, Juventus had a chance to win the tie in the final moments of the game after Bernadeschi was fouled in the box.
Cristiano Ronaldo steps up to take the penalty, and the game was over.
Having already come back from a 2-goal deficit, Juventus had a chance to win the tie in the final moments of the game after Bernadeschi was fouled in the box.
Cristiano Ronaldo steps up to take the penalty, and the game was over.
Real Madrid vs Juve, 2017 UCL Final
Cristiano Ronaldo seals Real Madrid’s 12th and second consecutive UCL with this goal.
This goal also made Ronaldo the top scorer of the UCL in the 2016/17 season.
Cristiano Ronaldo seals Real Madrid’s 12th and second consecutive UCL with this goal.
This goal also made Ronaldo the top scorer of the UCL in the 2016/17 season.
Portugal vs Sweden, 2014 World Cup Qualifiers
Portugal won the first leg 1-0 and scored first in the second leg. But Sweden came back to make it 2-1.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored this goal in the 77th minute to tie the game and give Portugal the lead on aggregate.
Portugal won the first leg 1-0 and scored first in the second leg. But Sweden came back to make it 2-1.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored this goal in the 77th minute to tie the game and give Portugal the lead on aggregate.
Portugal vs Netherlands, Euro 2012
Portugal were facing elimination from their Euro 2012 group should they not win against the Netherlands.
Ronaldo scored just before the half-hour mark, and later won the game for Portugal in the 74th minute with this goal.
Portugal were facing elimination from their Euro 2012 group should they not win against the Netherlands.
Ronaldo scored just before the half-hour mark, and later won the game for Portugal in the 74th minute with this goal.
Portugal vs Czech Republic, Euro 2012 QF
Portugal and the Czech Republic faced off in what was a close game.
Ronaldo scores the only goal of the game in the 79th minute, which takes Portugal to the semi finals against Spain.
Portugal and the Czech Republic faced off in what was a close game.
Ronaldo scores the only goal of the game in the 79th minute, which takes Portugal to the semi finals against Spain.
Man United vs Porto, 2009 UCL QF
The first leg ended 2-2, which meant that United would only progress if they won the game in the second leg or tied by scoring 3 or more goals.
Six minutes into the game, Cristiano Ronaldo scored THIS goal to give United the lead.
The first leg ended 2-2, which meant that United would only progress if they won the game in the second leg or tied by scoring 3 or more goals.
Six minutes into the game, Cristiano Ronaldo scored THIS goal to give United the lead.
Real Madrid vs Man City, 2012 UCL
Real Madrid were tied 2-2 with Manchester City, but Cristiano Ronaldo scored this goal in the final minutes of the game to win the game for Real Madrid.
Real Madrid were tied 2-2 with Manchester City, but Cristiano Ronaldo scored this goal in the final minutes of the game to win the game for Real Madrid.
Real Madrid vs Bayern, 2017 UCL QF
The first leg of this game remained a draw for most of the match. Bayern held on admirably despite being down to ten men.
Enter Cristiano Ronaldo, who scores the winning goal to secure the win for Real Madrid at the Allianz Arena.
The first leg of this game remained a draw for most of the match. Bayern held on admirably despite being down to ten men.
Enter Cristiano Ronaldo, who scores the winning goal to secure the win for Real Madrid at the Allianz Arena.
El Classico, 2017 Supercopa Final
Ronaldo was a substitute for this game, but he came off the bench to score the winning goal for Real Madrid in the 80th minute.
And he had yet another memorable celebration for the Barcelona fans.
Ronaldo was a substitute for this game, but he came off the bench to score the winning goal for Real Madrid in the 80th minute.
And he had yet another memorable celebration for the Barcelona fans.
Real Madrid vs Valencia, 2014 La Liga
Valencia were surprisingly leading Real Madrid 2-1 at the Bernabeu.
But in the 92nd minute, Cristiano Ronaldo scored a stunning backheel volley to tie the game for Real Madrid.
Valencia were surprisingly leading Real Madrid 2-1 at the Bernabeu.
But in the 92nd minute, Cristiano Ronaldo scored a stunning backheel volley to tie the game for Real Madrid.
El Classico, 2016 La Liga
Real Madrid and Barcelona were tied 1-1 going into the 85th minute of the game.
Ronaldo finished Gareth Bale’s cross to give 10-man Real Madrid the lead.
This goal also ended Barcelona’s record 39 game unbeaten run.
Real Madrid and Barcelona were tied 1-1 going into the 85th minute of the game.
Ronaldo finished Gareth Bale’s cross to give 10-man Real Madrid the lead.
This goal also ended Barcelona’s record 39 game unbeaten run.
Real Madrid vs Sporting, 2016 UCL
The game was tied 1-1 going into the 89th minute, and Cristiano Ronaldo gave Real Madrid the lead after scoring this free kick against his former club.
The game was tied 1-1 going into the 89th minute, and Cristiano Ronaldo gave Real Madrid the lead after scoring this free kick against his former club.
Real Madrid vs Las Palmas, 2017 La Liga
Las Palmas were shockingly ahead at the Bernabeu, until the 89th minute.
Ronaldo headed James Rodriguez’s cross to tie the game 3-3 for Real Madrid.
This would contribute to Real Madrid winning their 33rd league title.
Las Palmas were shockingly ahead at the Bernabeu, until the 89th minute.
Ronaldo headed James Rodriguez’s cross to tie the game 3-3 for Real Madrid.
This would contribute to Real Madrid winning their 33rd league title.
Real Madrid vs Bilbao, 2018 La Liga
Real Madrid were down 1-0 to Bilbao at the Bernabeu.
But in the 88th minute, Ronaldo rescued a point for Los Blancos with a stunning backheel goal.
Real Madrid were down 1-0 to Bilbao at the Bernabeu.
But in the 88th minute, Ronaldo rescued a point for Los Blancos with a stunning backheel goal.
Portugal vs Switzerland, 2019 UNL SF
The game was tied at 1-1, until Cristiano Ronaldo finished Bernardo Silva’s pass to give Portugal the lead in the 88th minute.
Ronaldo would end this game with a hat-trick.
The game was tied at 1-1, until Cristiano Ronaldo finished Bernardo Silva’s pass to give Portugal the lead in the 88th minute.
Ronaldo would end this game with a hat-trick.
Juventus vs Empoli, 2018 Serie A
Juventus were down by a goal at half time, and Ronaldo scored a penalty in the second half to bring them level.
He then scored the winning goal with this stunning 25-yard rocker.
Juventus were down by a goal at half time, and Ronaldo scored a penalty in the second half to bring them level.
He then scored the winning goal with this stunning 25-yard rocker.
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