Cristiano Ronaldo scored a gravity-defying header against Sampdoria to give his side a crucial win in the Serie A 2019-20 encounter. The Portuguese star’s monstrous headed goal ultimately proved to be the winner as Gianluca Caprari canceled out an early strike by Paulo Dybala. With this header, Cristiano has taken his tally to 10 goals in 14 Serie A games this season. Juventus now overtake Inter Milan at the top of their domestic league, as the Nerazzurri still have a game in hand. The 34-year-old is now the second-highest scorer in the league behind Ciro Immobile of Lazio. Diego Maradona Snubs Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, Names Another Argentina Footballer As Greatest Player of All Time.

Cristiano Ronaldo added another fantastic goal to his highlight reel as the Portuguese leaped over a Sampdoria player to head the ball past Audero in the back of the net. The Juventus forward scored this goal in the 45th minute of the game where he jumped and seemed to hang in the air for an eternity before scoring. According to reports, Cristiano was 2.56 meters (8ft 5in) in the air when he connected the ball with his head for a spectacular goal against the Blucerchiati. This is the first time that the former Real Madrid man has scored in five consecutive league games for Juventus. Lionel Messi Pips Cristiano Ronaldo to Lead the List of Top 30 Players in Europe, CR7 Misses Out.

Floating in the Air!

It's Cristiano

Along with Ronaldo, this match was also special for Juventus legend Gianluigi Buffon as the keeper matched Milan defender Paolo Maldini’s record of 647 Serie A appearances. Juventus’ next match will be against Lazio in the 2019 Supercoppa Italiana Final and manager Sarri will hope for a similar performance from Ronaldo to give his side the first trophy of the new season.

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