[엑스포츠뉴스 김희웅 인턴기자] Bruno Fernandez (Manchester United) wraps Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus).
Juventus defeated Porto 3-2 in the 2nd leg of the European Football Federation (UEFA) Champions League in the 2nd leg of the 2020/21 season held at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy on the 10th at 5am (Korean time). The total score was 4-4, but Porto advanced to the quarterfinals according to the principle of many points away.
The first team that laughed was Porto. In the 19th minute of the first half, Sergio Oliveira scored a penalty goal for Porto to take the lead. Juventus also followed. Federico Kiesa scored multiple goals only in the second half, leading the game into extra time.
The overtime was absolutely in favor of Juventus. Porto’s Mehdi Tarimi was sent off due to a cumulative warning in the 9th minute of the second half. Physically, the burden was less than that of Porto.
However, in the 10th minute of the second half, Porto scored a goal that ended the game. It was a bit far away, but Oliveira smashed it under the Juventus defensive wall. Juventus immediately caught up with Adrian Ravio’s header goal, but needed one more goal to advance to the quarterfinals. I ran out of time, and I ended up being hungry.
In fact, Oliveira’s goal shattered the joys of both teams. Oliveira was well kicked, but Juventus’ poor defensive wall was a problem. Three of Alvaro Morata, Ronaldo, and Adrian Ravio stood on the wall, and all turned their backs at the moment Oliveira kicked. The low kick broke through Ronaldo’s legs and shattered the net.
After the game, criticism toward Ronaldo was strong. “Sky Sports Italy” commentator Fabio Capello said, “No one could fear the ball when I was on the defensive wall when I was coaching. They were frightened by the cheeks and turned their backs. It is unforgivable.”
But Fernandes’ idea was different. “Ronaldo is one of the greatest players in history,” he said in an interview with Italian Gazzetta Delo Sport. His mental power inspires many players. I have a lot of winning experience, but no one can do it alone.”
“I know that Juventus had great expectations for Ronaldo’s presence in the Champions League. But when the team lost, it wasn’t just one player, it was the responsibility of the whole.” “I wasn’t surprised that Porto beat Juventus. Porto is an offensive team, and we expected it to cause problems.”
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