Turin — Cristiano Ronaldo scored a record-breaking goal and a stunning overhead bicycle kick to bury Juventus 3-0 on Tuesday in a rematch of the 2017 Champions League final. Ronaldo became the first player to score in 10 consecutive Champions League games as Real Madrid beat Juventus 3-0 in the first leg of the quarterfinals in Turin. But it was his second goal that everybody will remember. The Portuguese star surpassed himself with a breathtaking overhead hit from inside the box to help put holders Real Madrid closer to the semifinals. "One of the most beautiful goals in the history of football," Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said. It took Ronaldo only two minutes and 47 seconds to open the scoring in Turin, flicking in Isco’s cross. But the jeers of the home fans turned to applause and earned him a standing ovation after 64 minutes when Dani Carvajal crossed back into the area where Ronaldo connected with an outrageous bicycle kick. Ronaldo responded by putting his hand to his...
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