Ronaldo Stuns with Hat-Trick as Juventus Dominate AtalantaRonaldo Stuns with Hat-Trick as Juventus Dominate Atalanta In a scintillating display of attacking prowess, Cristiano Ronaldo spearheaded Juventus to a resounding 4-1 victory over Atalanta in a Serie A clash on Sunday. Ronaldo, the Portuguese superstar, was in devastating form as he notched a stunning hat-trick to lead Juventus to their sixth straight league win. The Bianconeri now move up to second in the Serie A standings, four points behind league leaders AC Milan. The game started with an early surge from Atalanta as they looked to impose themselves on the reigning champions. However, it was Juventus who struck first in the 12th minute when Federico Chiesa fired them ahead with a composed finish. Atalanta responded well and grabbed an equalizer in the 29th minute, courtesy of an unfortunate own goal by Matthijs de Ligt. But Ronaldo’s brilliance shone through as he scored his first goal just before the half-time whistle, giving Juventus a narrow lead going into the break. The second half was all about the Portuguese maestro. Ronaldo struck again in the 53rd minute, this time with a blistering left-footed shot that left Atalanta goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini with no chance. Then, in the 64th minute, the 35-year-old completed his hat-trick with a towering header from a Juan Cuadrado cross. Atalanta tried to find a way back into the game but Juventus’ defense stood firm, led by the imperious Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini. The Bianconeri even threatened to add to their lead late on but wasted a couple of golden opportunities. Ronaldo’s hat-trick was his ninth for Juventus, moving him joint-second in the club’s all-time list alongside David Trezeguet. It also took his tally to 21 goals in Serie A this season, making him the league’s top scorer. Atalanta, despite their valiant effort, were no match for a rampant Juventus side that looked hungry to reclaim their Serie A crown. The victory will boost Juventus’ confidence and send a message to their rivals that they are still a force to be reckoned with.