Cristiano Ronaldo VS Villarreal

Villarreal 0 - 2 Real Madrid (23/09/2009)

8.2

About this goal

One of Ronaldo's best early goals for Real Madrid, utilising his speed to cut inside and finds the bottom left corner inside the post.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 25/30

 

Ronaldo was still very much a winger when he signed for Real Madrid, and he we see him in full flight with a signature run and finish.

Technical Difficulty 26/30

 

A high-class Villarreal torn to shreds with his pace and also his accuracy.

Uniqueness 17/20

 

Mid-career Ronaldo was maybe the best ever at coming in from the flank, and this is maybe the most explosive example of it.

Importance 7/10

 

In a relatively comfortable away win at Villarreal.

Standard of Opposition 7/10

 

VILLARREAL.

FootballCritic Verdict

8.2

At this point in his career, everyone knew what Ronaldo's plan was. Sprint down the left, cut inside, and shoot - but that doesn't mean he could be stopped.

Goal video

Goal scorer

Cristiano Ronaldo

Forward (Centre),Forward (Right)

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Fixture
Date
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Goal type:
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13
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Cristiano Ronaldo Jan 1, 1970

Wes Brown cuts inside on his left foot and stands a teasing cross into the box for Ronaldo, who jumps to an astonishing height to bullet a header into the corner.

Goal type:
Header
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14
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Cristiano Ronaldo Sep 12, 2009

A signature free kick from Ronaldo, who strikes the ball with devastating pace and swerve to find the top corner.

Goal type:
Free-Kick
8.3

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15
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Cristiano Ronaldo Jan 1, 1970

Ronaldo flicks into the path of Kaka in midfield, with the Brazilian then passing square for Mesut Ozil. Ozil strides forward before laying into the path of Karim Benzema, who finds Ronaldo, who started the move, for the lashed finish into the back of the net.

Goal type:
Team
8.3

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16
Cristiano Ronaldo face
Cristiano Ronaldo Jun 22, 2016

Ronaldo darts ahead of his marker at pace to make it to the front post, latching on to a cross from the right wing with a delicate flick of the boot to send a finish into the left corner.

Goal type:
Special
8.2

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17
Cristiano Ronaldo face
Cristiano Ronaldo Jan 1, 1970

One of Ronaldo's best early goals for Real Madrid, utilising his speed to cut inside and finds the bottom left corner inside the post.

Goal type:
Individual
8.2

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18
Cristiano Ronaldo face
Cristiano Ronaldo Nov 4, 2012

Atletico give Ronaldo too much space as he drifts into space on his right and he guides an unstoppable strike dipping over the goalkeeper.

Goal type:
Long-Range
8.1

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19
Cristiano Ronaldo face
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Ronaldo holds his position at the back post and rises high above everyonce else to glance a towering header into the bottom right corner.

Goal type:
Header
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