[엑스포츠뉴스 김희웅 인턴기자] Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus) pledged to take a leap again.
Ronaldo wrote on his social media (SNS) on the 13th (Korean time), “What is more important than the number of falls in life is how strong and fast you return.”
Juventus defeated FC Porto 3-2 in the 2nd leg of the European Football Federation (UEFA) Champions League (UCL) 16th round of the 2020/21 season held at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy at 5 am on the 10th. The total score was 4-4, but Porto advanced to the quarterfinals according to the principle of many points away.
It was definitely a disappointing match for Juventus. After 90 minutes with 2-1, Juventus entered an extended game. 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.
But Porto laughed. At a distance of 10 minutes in the second half of extra time, Oliveira smashed the net by laying it under the Juventus defensive wall. Juventus soon caught up with Adrian Ravio’s header goal, but they needed one more goal to advance to the quarterfinals, and eventually lowered their head.
Ronaldo made a mistake in Oliveira’s free kick. Oliveira was well kicked, but Juventus’ poor defensive wall was a problem. Alvaro Morata, Ronaldo, and Ravio three stood on the wall, and all turned their backs at the moment Oliveira kicked. The low kick passed between Ronaldo’s legs and into the goal.
Accordingly, the criticism against Ronaldo is strong. Juventus legend Alessio Takinardi said, “Federico Chiesa opened her mouth in front of the TV. Ronaldo should have been. He should have apologized to the fans.”
Ronaldo finally opened his mouth. I left a long post on social media. Ronaldo said, “A true champion never fails. “We are already focusing on everything we can still achieve, including the Cagliari match, the Serie A, the Italian Cup finals.”
“Fortunately, football has a history, and that history cannot be erased. In addition, history is used by team spirit, perseverance, and great effort. Those who don’t understand this will never get the glory and success.”
[email protected] / Photo = CRISTIANO SNS
Ⓒ Hankyung.com prohibits unauthorized reproduction and redistribution