A typically inspirational two-goal turn from Cristiano Ronaldo saw Juventus open up a four-point gap to Inter at the top of Serie A.
Match Reports
Cristiano Ronaldo fired reigning Serie A champions Juventus four points clear at the top of the table with a brace in a 2-1 win at home to Parma.
Juve were given an unexpected boost in the title race earlier on Sunday when Inter were held 1-1 at Lecce, and Ronaldo ensured his side took full advantage.
Maurizio Sarri's men were not wholly convincing but, in the Portuguese, had the game's outstanding player, who opened the scoring late in the first half.
Andreas Cornelius outjumped Ronaldo for an unlikely equaliser, yet revenge was swift for the five-time Ballon d'Or winner, a second goal soon sealing victory for the leaders.
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Match Events
8' Bonucci's header over the bar
20' Injured Sandro replaced by Danilo
Danilo is coming on, apparently Alex Sandro has an injury. Sarri is now going to have to change his tactics with Danilo naturally a right-back. Parma have barely touched the ball, but they will look to attack his flank as soon as possible.
43' GOAL! Juventus 1-0 Parma (Ronaldo)
GOAAAALLLL JUVENTUS 1-0 PARMA - Ronaldo wheels away in delight but he is aided by a big deflection. His right-footed shot had enough power behind it, but the touch wrongfooted Sepe in goal.
51' CLOSE! Danilo hits the post
WHAT A SAVE!!! Danilo makes his way to the edge of the box and blasts a shot towards goal, but Sepe somehow gets down to tip his effort away from goal and onto the post.
55' GOAL! Juventus 1-1 Parma (Cornelius)
GOAAALLLLLLL!!!!! JUVENTUS 1-1 PARMA - WHAT A HEADER - Cornelius steps off the bench and suddenly Parma have hope. The striker gets above Ramsey and uses the power on the cross to find the top corner.
58' GOAL! Juventus 2-1 Parma (Ronaldo)
GOAAALLL JUVENTUS 2-1 PARMA - Ronaldo again. Who else? The Portugal international times his run to perfection and he slots home Dybala's cross with ease. Juventus find a way to respond immediately, and that is an incredible response.
66' Higuain's long shot wide out
Juventus' front three combines and Higuain makes his way to the edge of the box before shooting. He does not strike the ball cleanly, and a goal-kick is now given.
RealMadridian
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Flight no. CR718 has landed successfully with a brace. All passengers are allowed to take off their seat belt.
Nadan7
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Your love makes him strong, Your hate makes him unstoppable
RGGil
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Ronaldo: Please stop scoring, we know you're the best in 2020
kizolarry
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when I remember that Ronaldo is going to retire one day. tears run out of my eyes.
Olarmideh
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When life gives you Ronaldo, ask for Dybala to assist
pumcemors
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thanks also to Dybala always the game changer
JàmesŒ
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Breaking News: After a successful launch with the ‘CR7 AIRWAYS’ CR7 has decided to launch a ‘CR7 AVIATION’ because he simply can’t stop flying
boombox
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All hail lord lingardihno, if not for his masterful teaching and training do you think ronaldo would be where he is to day
DrFranckeinstein
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I'm a Messi fan but to say the truth the manner in which Ronaldo has started 2020 if he continues with such a good form then he will surely win the ballon d'or this year
ZSMC
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As a Barca fan I know never to doubt this man one of the greatest of all time Cristiano Ronaldo
bigfcber
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Click this to view GIFs: http://bit.ly/3amtOAi
real_lola
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Cr7 airlines have successfully landed in Parma
YomiteYomas
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love that never dies between the old lady and the old man(CR7)
Freeblexboy
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Cristiano Ronaldo has now equalled Lionel Messi as the all-time top-scoring player in the history of Europe's top five leagues. 432 goals each. 🐐🐐
santos7
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11 goals in his last 7 matches Airline ronaldo on fire🔥🔥🔥
mrsufri
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"I am not a perfectionist, but I like to feel that things are done well. More important than that, I feel an endless need to learn, to improve, to evolve, not only to please the coach and the fans, but also to feel satisfied with myself. It is my conviction that here are no limits to learning, and that it can never stop, no matter what our age. Cristiano Ronaldo
Valprudent
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Ronaldo has Destroyed England, Tear Spain apart. And now he already sinking Italy. This guy is a beast. This is why no one should compare Messi to him. Messi is good but Ronaldo is classic. I rest my case...
Sameen7
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Cristiano Ronaldo: - 11 Goals in his last 7 games - 18 Goals this season (All comps) - Second top goal scorer in Serie A (16 Goals)
BBailung
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in All Football , people's comments are more beautiful than the Article
Çapiitø
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VAR should Confirm Ronaldo's age if he's 34 years or 20 years we are confused [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Dwise
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R in Ronaldo's name means RECORDS
KelvinDan
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trying to figure out how you can keep scoring like this at 35..
real_lola
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Fun fact : ronaldo and Barcelona have the same amount of goals this decade
Jr_Sancho
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CR7 to Immobile:WATCH OUT!!
KingJerryTheGreat
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He's the GOAT 4 a reason.......CR7 has now scored goals in all 7 consecutive league matches. He's broken Platini's record and is yet to break more while on the journey. This doesn't surprise me seeing him doing unbelievable things Because he's the GOAT....
ZSMC
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I'm a Messi fan but to say the truth the manner in which Ronaldo has started 2020 if he continues with such a good form then he will surely win the ballon d'or this year
It would be legendary if the two greatest player ever ended with 6 balloons does each