Kylian Mbappe has hailed Cristiano Ronaldo’s sensational overhead kick against Juventus in the UEFA Champions League as the “greatest ever” goal he’s had the pleasure of witnessing.
As he gears up for a return to club football following the latest international break, Mbappe believes that Ronaldo’s remarkable strike against the Serie A giants eclipses any other goal he’s seen.
Kylian Mbappe revealed that Ronaldo’s stunning strike against Juventus in the Champions League is the best he has ever seen. Photo credit: @brfootball @ChampionsLeague
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While it’s somewhat easier for the Frenchman to select a goal from Ronaldo’s extensive collection due to his admiration for the current Al-Nassr captain, it’s worth noting that Cristiano’s extraordinary feat left a lasting impression on virtually everyone in the football world, including the opposing side.
Ronaldo’s remarkable overhead kick
Back in 2018, when he was a Real Madrid forward, Cristiano Ronaldo produced a goal for the ages, playing a pivotal role in his club’s resounding 3-0 victory against Juventus.
After drawing first blood in the first leg of the quarterfinal tie between two of Europe’s powerhouses, Ronaldo added an astonishing exclamation mark to his performance with a remarkable bicycle kick, per the Guardian.
In the 64th minute, Ronaldo, despite moving away from the goal, soared into the air to connect with a cross from Daniel Carvajal.
Mbappe rates CR7’s wonder goal against Juventus
To provide context, Mbappe revealed that even the goalkeeper who was in the opposing post during that goal, Buffon, praised the strike when they became teammates at PSG during their interactions.
Hazard agrees with Mbappe’s rating
In a related report by Sports Brief, Eden Hazard has characterized Cristiano Ronaldo’s breathtaking acrobatic goal against Juventus as the “most exquisite” goal he has ever laid eyes on.
The Belgian firmly believes that Ronaldo’s performance against the Bianconerri in the Champions League eclipses all other goals he has had the pleasure of witnessing.
Hazard, who was playing for Chelsea at the time, revealed that he couldn’t help but give Ronaldo a one-minute standing ovation.