Juventus nears title after Ronaldo scores 2 beating Lazio

Over a three-minute span of second half, Cristia Ronaldo ensured Juventus would t lose to Lazio for a third time this season.

Ronaldo's double strike in a 2-1 win on Monday meant Juventus could clinch a ninth straight Serie A title this week.

With four rounds remaining, Juventus moved eight points clear of Inter Milan, nine ahead of Atalanta, and 11 in front of Lazio, which trailed Bianconeri by just one point before break for coronavirus pandemic.

Juventus earned a measure of revenge after losing twice to Lazio in December -- in Serie A and Italian Super Cup.

Ronaldo converted a penalty after VAR determined a handball, n finished off a counterattack following a generous pass from Paulo Dybala.

Ciro Immobile pulled one back for Lazio with a penalty in 83rd.

Ronaldo and Immobile are level atop Italian league scoring chart with 30 each.

Also, Ronaldo became first player to score at least 50 goals in Premier League, Spanish Liga and Serie A. His 51 in Italy go with his 84 in Premier League, and 311 in La Liga

Both sides hit post in first half; a headed volley from Juve’s Alex Sandro, and a long-range effort from Immobile.

Ronaldo also headed off crossbar after being set up again by Dybala.

Im credits: AP