Cristiano Ronaldo has scored against 21 of the 22 SERIE A teams he has faced since 2018

Defending Serie A champions Juventus' struggles on field in absence of talisman Cristia Ronaldo were seemingly visible. five-time Ballon d'Or winner was out for four games after contracting vel coronavirus, with club failing to bag a single victory in his absence. But Ronaldo marked his return in a special way, bagging a brace against Spezia, to set up a scintillating record. 

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Ronaldo contracted coronavirus while on national duty with Portuguese national team. He was subsequently forced into isolation and could t make it to some important games for Andrea Pirlo. 35-year-old's return on field was furr delayed after testing positive thrice while in isolation. 

He was subsequently forced to sit out of Champions League clash against Spanish giants Barcelona. And Turin-based outfit struggled against Lionel Messi's side, conceding twice while scoring ne. But defending Serie A champions received a major boost before ir weekend clash with Cristia Ronaldo COVID-19 reports suggesting he was cured of virus at last.

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Spezia vs Juventus highlights: Cristia Ronaldo goal ensures scintillating record 

Ronaldo was included in squ to face Spezia and started from bench. first half ended level with Alvaro Morata and Tommaso Pobega scoring for ir respective sides. Ronaldo was introduced in game in 56th minute and h an almost immediate impact. 

Portuguese forward went on to score a scintillating goal after a one-on-one with goalkeeper within three minutes of his introduction. goal marked ar record for him. Ronaldo has w scored against 21 of 22 Serie A teams that he has faced since his move to Turin in 2018.

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Spezia vs Juventus highlights: Cristia Ronaldo bags brace 

rien Rabiot me it three in 67th minute after a moment of individual brilliance inside penalty box. former Real Mrid man bagged his brace from spot after Juventus received a penalty following a foul on Federico Chiesa. This was Juventus' first victory after two draws and two defeats in Ronaldo's absence.

Bianconeri w sit third on  Serie A table with 12 points in six games, four short of leers AC Milan. Pirlo's men next play Ferencvaros in Champions League on Wednesday, a game which could mark Ronaldo's return to starting line up.  

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