UEFA Champions League 2018/2019: 3 reasons why Cristiano Ronaldo can singlehandedly destroy Atletico Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo could hold the keys to Juventus' comeback
Cristiano Ronaldo could hold the keys to Juventus' comeback

#2 Ronaldo is proven on the big stage in such games

Cristiano Ronaldo loves to shine in such high-pressure games
Cristiano Ronaldo loves to shine in such high-pressure games

Atletico Madrid will go into Tuesday’s game with a commanding lead from the first-leg but they’d definitely be worried about the presence of Ronaldo in the Juventus team. The Portuguese is a proven goal scorer and that is evidenced by his record in the Champions League.

In fact, this is not the first time that Ronaldo had been faced with such a situation. Three years ago, Real Madrid needed a miracle to advance to the quarter-final of the Champions League after losing 2-0 in the first leg to Wolfsburg.

Although many saw it as a mission impossible, Ronaldo rose to the occasion in the 2nd leg, scoring a sensational hat-trick to overturn the result and seal progression for the Blancos. Against Atletico Madrid, it would not be beyond the Portuguese to repeat such a feat.

The 34-year-old lives for games like these and he normally approaches such games with the mentality to steal the show. Should Ronaldo have a good day, he could singlehandedly send Atletico packing from the Champions League once again.

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