Paulo Dybala once again proved that he is the point of difference for Juventus as the Argentine scored a spectacular free-kick to give ‘The Old Lady’ a narrow win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. This win takes the Italian side into the last 16 of the tournament as well as confirms them as group winners. Dybala struck two minutes into the first-half injury time. His left-footed strike from a seemingly impossible angle left Slovenian Jan Oblak helpless in the Atletico net. This strike from Dybala was enough for Juventus to get a crucial win. Twitter went into a frenzy after this Paulo Dybala goal and were left in awe of the Argentine's genius. Rihanna Attends the Champions League 2019–20 Clash Between Juventus and Atletico Madrid (View Pics).
Manager Maurizio Sarri lauded Dybala for his performance against Atletico and called the Juventus forward a ‘World Class’ player and the ‘Difference Maker’. Netizens hailed the Argentine striker for his spectacular goal and also demanded that he should be Juventus’ main free-kick taker ahead of star man Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese forward has taken ten free-kicks this season but was unable to find the net on any occasion, while Dybala has scored one in his second attempt. The Argentina striker has also scored more goals in the Champions League for Juventus than Ronaldo since the former Real Madrid man joined in 2018. UEFA Champions League 2019-20: Tottenham Hotspur Defeat Olympiacos by 4-2.
Here's the Goal
This angle of Paulo Dybala’s free-kick 🤤 #JuveAtletico #Juvepic.twitter.com/xFk3wbDBTf
— GiveMeSport Football (@GMS__Football) November 26, 2019
Take a Bow!
PAULO DYBALA FREEKICK ON OBLAKS HEAD
TAKE A BOW pic.twitter.com/UpgyoBqBQ5
— dieligt (@fanofdmca) November 26, 2019
Insane!
I just can't stop watching this goal from Paulo Dybala. Insane angle. pic.twitter.com/1YKQqPAAZd
— World Cup (@FlFAWC2018) November 27, 2019
Hey, Ronaldo
Paulo Dybala showing why he should be on free-kicks instead of Cristiano Ronaldo 😏#JuveAtleti pic.twitter.com/HJPfHAwnIT
— Goal (@goal) November 26, 2019
Next Free-Kick Taker
Insane angle of Paulo Dybala's free kick against JAN OBLAK of all goalkeepers!
Ronaldo should give him the next 20 free kicks just for this. pic.twitter.com/PGoCSNDQNG
— Sripad (@falsewinger) November 26, 2019
GOD!
IT'S JUST GOD DISGUISED AS PAULO DYBALA
— Sal T. (@ilPadrinoSal) November 26, 2019
With top spot in the group and a round of 16 place already confirmed, the Italian side's attention will now shift to their domestic league. They take on Sassuolo at home this weekend and will be looking for a win to put some daylight between them and chasing Inter Milan, who currently are just one point behind them.
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