Arsenal v Manchester United, 2009 UEFA Champions League Semi-Finals 2nd Leg
It was at Manchester United that Ronaldo flourished under the able guidance of Sir Alex Ferguson. Manchester United held a narrow 1-0 lead going into the Second leg at the Emirates, against arch-rivals Arsenal.
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Ji Sung Park had already scored the first one on the night and Ronaldo then delivered a banger from outside 35 yards then he smashed a free kick past the Arsenal goalie on the night. The sheer power, precision and technique of the strike makes this goal one of the best Ronaldo has ever scored.
Manchester United v Portsmouth, 2008 Barclays Premier League
One of the greatest goals of Manchester United as well, Cristiano scored a screamer against Portsmouth at Old Trafford as David James was beaten in goal to what was a super strike from distance.
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Standing over a free-kick from outside the box, CR7 paced up, had a chat with Rooney and then delivered what is a gem of a free kick shot.
His reactions of disbelief after the goal speak volumes of what the goal meaant to him and the footballing World in general.
Real Madrid v CA Osasuna, 2012 La Liga
Cristiano Ronaldo generates immense power on his right foot. Unlike Messi, he can finish from distances that seem impossible to score from. A testament to this fact was his scorching strike from 40 yards against Osasuna in 2012.
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Not overly marked and well outside range of goal, Ronaldo took aim at the Top Left corner and delivered a classic in what is still one of his best goals in open play from outside the box.
Real Madrid v Marseille, 2009 UEFA Champions League
CR7 has scored tons of free kicks over the years, but his free kick against French club Olympique Marseille in a Champions League group game could possibly be the best free kick he has ever scored.
In a sticky match where Marseille were extremely difficult to break down, Ronaldo, who had only recently arrived from Manchester United, sporting jersey No.9, scored a screamer from 40 yards out.
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The goal went a long way in establishing who Ronaldo was as a player in the Madrid setup, a team flocked with stars and egos alike.
Real Madrid v Juventus, 2018 Champions League Semi-Final 2nd Leg
Having already scored the opening goal on the day, Ronaldo chose to produce one of the greatest goals of all time in one of the most important games of the season, as he bicycle kicked a Dani Carvajal cross with stunning precision into the top corner.
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The Juventus fan base stood up and applauded in what was a goal that put Juventus out of the Champions League.
The appreciation he received on the day went a long way in his moving the same summer to Juventus from Real Madrid.