TURIN, Italy: Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in 10 successive Champions League games as he struck twice for holders Real Madrid in a 3-0 win at Juventus in Tuesday’s quarter-final first leg. Juventus forward Paulo Dybala was sent off on 66 minutes before Ronaldo set up Marcelo to cap the rout and leave Real in complete control of the tie going into the second leg in Madrid on April 11. (EPA photo)“You can say he’s one of the most beautiful players in the history of football,” said Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane. “This 3-0 is really hard to digest,” said Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri, who has guided the club to the final twice in the past three seasons. Ronaldo – who has now scored 23 goals in all competition for Madrid in 2018 – earned a standing ovation from the Juventus fans as he left the pitch.

Source: New Strait Times April 03, 2018 22:07 UTC