[엑스포츠뉴스 김희웅 인턴기자] Juventus legend Alessio Takinardi demanded an apology from Cristiano Ronaldo.
Juventus defeated Porto 3-2 in the second leg of the European Football Federation (UEFA) Champions League (UCL) round of 16 in 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 FC Porto advanced to the quarterfinals according to the principle of many points away.
Ronaldo’s painful mistake split the game. After 90 minutes with a 2-1 score, 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 the team that laughed was Porto. It was a bit far away for 10 minutes in the second half, but Oliveira smashed the net by laying 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. There was not enough time, and in the end, I dropped my head.
Ronaldo made a mistake in Oliveira’s free kick scene. 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.
On the 13th, the British media mirror said, “Takinardi asked Ronaldo to apologize for the elimination of UCL. Takinardi believes that Ronaldo has avoided responsibility by not interviewing the media after the game.”
In an interview with TMW Radio, Takinardi told TMW Radio, “Ronaldo took a break last weekend at Lazio. But what did you show me in Porto?”
Ronaldo’s failure to interview after defeat was a problem. Takinardi said, “Federico Chiesa opened her mouth in front of the TV. Ronaldo should have been. He should have apologized to the fans.”
Not just Ronaldo, but also Juventus’ problems. Takinardi said, “(The second leg was an important match. It should have been prepared in a different way.” “I don’t understand why they played the game the way they lost in the first leg. They had a chance to attack Porto earlier, but they didn’t. I completely blew up my chance,” he blamed his parents.
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