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

#1 Atletico’s poor away form in Europe + Ronaldo’s amazing home scoring form

Atletico Madrid have been poor in their away games in Europe
Atletico Madrid have been poor in their away games in Europe

Atletico Madrid are currently on the good run of form. The club has won each of its last five games in all competitions and sit 2nd on the La Liga table – ahead of Real Madrid and only behind Barcelona.

However, one area they should be worried about ahead of the Juventus game is their poor away form in Europe. Diego Simeone’s men have so far been unconvincing on their travels in the Champions League.

The Rojiblancos lost 4-0 away at Borussia Dortmund during the group stages and again failed to win when they traveled to face Belgian side Club Brugge. The only time they won in an away game was when they faced an out-of-form Monaco in France.

With such a porous away record in Europe, facing a player like Cristiano Ronaldo is not what Atletico Madrid would want at this moment. The Portuguese is a beast in front of goal and, with qualification at stake, he will surely make Simeone’s men pay if the chance presents itself.

While Atletico Madrid have been poor on the road, Ronaldo boasts a very impressive scoring run at the Allianz Stadium. Everything looks perfectly set for the Portuguese to deliver another masterclass to bail out Juventus.

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