20 most important goals in Cristiano Ronaldo's career

#7 Freekick against Arsenal in the 2009 Champions League semi-final

Ronaldo made it a habit to take on the unlikely and do it

Manchester United had won 1-0 at home and travelled to the Emirates. The Gunners were confident that they could overturn the deficit playing at home, but that prospect looked unlikely once Ronaldo had his say. Park Ji-Sung equalised early on, but the moment of beauty came only minutes after.

A freekick on the wide right position over 30 meters from goal doesn't usually spell goalscoring opportunity, especially for a right-footed player. So when Ronaldo lined up behind it looking very much like he was going to send the ball goalwards, few would've guessed that he would send the ball dipping and swerving into the back of the net, but that's exactly what he did.

He scored to send his team to a second consecutive final. They would come up second best eventually, but Ronaldo made a habit of getting to the big stage.

Throwback to this beauty of a free-kick from Cristiano Ronaldo against Arsenal in 2009. What a strike! ABSOLUTE FILTH. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/qAYl72uM4Z

— Red Devil Bible (@RedDevilBible) September 30, 2019