Cristiano Ronaldo stunner headlines Real Madrid’s glorious night in Turin

Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (C) scores his overhead goal during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg football match against Juventus at the Juventus Stadium in Turin on Tuesday. (AFP)

Updated on: Apr 04, 2018 2:36 PM IST

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Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (C) scores his overhead goal during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg football match against Juventus at the Juventus Stadium in Turin on Tuesday. (AFP)

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Shortly after a Real Madrid counter-attack yielded a save from Juventus custodian Giangluigi Buffon, Dani Carvajal sent in a cross from the right flank. With his back towards the goal, Ronaldo adjusted his body and attempted the overhead kick. (AFP)

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Kwadwo Asamoah and Mattia de Sciglio of Juventus could only watch on as Ronaldo’s sublime effort saw the ball race into the back of the net. (REUTERS)

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So good was his finish that Ronaldo himself looked visibly stunned by the goal. (AFP)

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The Portuguese forward immediately ran to the corner of the ground to celebrate. (AFP)

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It was Ronaldo’s 39th goal of the season in all competitions. (AFP)

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Ronaldo’s goals helped Real Madrid seal a 3-0 away victory in Turin. (AFP)

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The magical finish was met with a stirring standing ovation from the Juventus fans. (AFP)

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Ronaldo promptly folded his hands to thank the Juve faithful for their gesture. (AFP)

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Ronaldo was later congratulated by Juventus’ veteran goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon for his goal. (AFP)

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Ronaldo also went on to assist Marcelo’s goal for a resounding 3-0 lead. (AFP)

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Real Madrid will host Juventus in the second leg clash next Wednesday. (AFP)