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What is the story?
Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri does not expect any kind of trouble for the Portuguese superstar for his obscene gesture after scoring the heroic hat-trick against Atlético Madrid.
In case you didn’t know….
Cristiano Ronaldo’s sensational performance in the UEFA Champions League inspired Juventus to pull off a stunning comeback against the Atlético Madrid. The side from Madrid came into the second leg with a 2-0 advantage in the first leg but their dream of progressing to the quarter-final was shattered by their old nemesis Cristiano Ronaldo.
After scoring the third goal, the Portuguese superstar turned to the stands where both sets of supporters were seated and made a lewd gesture which might have been a reply to the Atlético manager, Diego Simeone who made a similar kind of gesture in the first leg at the Wanda Metropolitano. The Atléti coach was seen to hold his genitals and was fined €20,000 for improper conduct.
It was reported recently in AS, a Madrid based tabloid that Atlético Madrid are considering presenting a formal complaint against the Bianconeri winger and If UEFA opens a case against Ronaldo and proven guilty, he might have to serve an economic fine or have to suffer a 1 to 3 match ban for “inciting violence”.
The heart of the matter…
In an interview with Goal, the Bianconeri manager said:
I think everyone celebrated their own way on the field and in the stands. I saw nothing strange, just a celebration. There won't be a ban.
When asked about his side’s second leg stunning comeback, he said,
We did something special on Tuesday and the team spirit is positive.
The first leg wasn't a failure against Atletico, and we aren't in the final yet. We need to always take it one step at a time. We are well both physically and mentally”
What’s Next?
Juventus will take on Empoli in Serie a on 30th of March after the International break and in Champions League, they will face a high-flying Ajax in the quarter-final stage. Allegri is sure that their talisman will be available for selection in the all-important tie.
