Published 10:38 IST, January 11th 2021
Cristiano Ronaldo produces gravity-defying leap vs Sassuolo, leaves fans stunned: WATCH
Juventus icon Cristiano Ronaldo left his fans awestruck after he produced a magnificent gravity-defying leap during an aerial duel against Sassuolo.
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Juventus ace Cristiano Ronaldo was in phenomenal form against Sassuolo on Sunday. five-time Ballon d'Or winner netted in injury time of game to equal up all-time record goal tally of Czech legend Josef Bican. Amid talks of his goal record, Portuguese international produced a moment of brilliance in game, leaving his fans shellshocked.
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Cristiano Ronaldo jump leaves fans shocked
Ronaldo is known for his ability to he goals in air, having netted more than a hundred goals from heers in his decorated career. Juventus icon is known to produce an enormous jump in air while taking on aerial duels, leaving defence in shambles. A similar effort was on display from 35-year-old for Juventus vs Sassuolo.
During one of moments of game, Ronaldo went up air to win duel. Sassuolo goalkeeper Andrea Consigli went up against Juventus forward, but could not produce leap similar to that of Ronaldo. In fact, Twitter was abuzz with video, suggesting that Ronaldo was floating in air.
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Juventus vs Sassuolo: Cristiano Ronaldo goal brings him at par with Josep Bican
This isn't first time that former Real Mrid superstar has produced a magnificent leap, particularly during set-pieces. He has netted 103 heers in is decorated career including with Portuguese national team and always poses a potent threat for opponents during set-pieces.
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Meanwhile, Danilo bagged opener for Juventus in second half after two first-half injuries for Andrea Pirlo to cope with. Paulo Dybala and Weston McKennie were forced off game. Danilo's goal was cancelled by an effort from Gregoire Defrel, only for Aaron Ramsey to put his side ahe again.
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Juventus sit fourth in Serie A standings
Ronaldo bagged third goal of night in injury time, striking ball in low bottom corner. He took his tally to 759 goals, same as that of all-time highest goal scorer Josef Bican. Meanwhile, victory ensures Juventus stay put at fourth spot in Serie A standings, with 33 points. AC Milan currently le charts with 40 points, having played a game more than defending champions.
Image courtesy: Cristiano Ronaldo Instagram
10:38 IST, January 11th 2021