#3 UEFA Champions League group stage vs APOEL Nicosia 2012
It was a group stage fixture against minnows APOEL Nicosia which Real Madrid went on to win 8-2 in aggregate. Not the most vital goal of Ronaldo’s career, but definitely one of the best free-kicks he had ever taken.
The angle was one of the tightest ones to work with and evidently a very small target to hit. The set-piece was positioned just outside the penalty box towards the left side of the goal and Ronaldo produced one of the most stunning free-kicks as he curled in the ball to the far-post.
The strike had everything – power, curve, and most importantly precision. The ball flew over the wall, dipped just at the right moment as it nestled into the net after hitting the crossbar. Another incredible goal made to look easy by the Portuguese superstar.
