World Cup 2018: Top 5 goals

Football: World Cup final
2018 FIFA World Cup Russia

#3 Cristiano Ronaldo / Portugal versus Spain

Portugal v Spain: Group B - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
2018 FIFA World Cup Russia

Cristiano Ronaldo took his place in the top goals scored in the tournament thanks to a perfect free-kick against Spain in Portugal's debut in the World Cup.

Ronaldo gave his side the lead in the first half after creating a penalty, which he converted, and adding a second goal in the first half after breaking David De Gea's resistance with a powerful left-foot shot.

Spain took a 3-2 second half-lead with Nacho's sweet volley looking like the game-winning goal, but CR7 had different plans.

Ronaldo received a long pass near Spain's box in the 86th minute of the match. The Portuguese made a perfect first touch with his left foot and was fouled by Gerard Piqué as he tried to turn.

Cristiano pulled off a magnificent free-kick over the two taller players in the Spanish barrier, Piqué, and Sergio Busquets, and the ball drew a perfect curve to left De Gea standing as CR7 tied the game at three apiece.

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