Cristiano Ronaldo Hat-Trick Stuns Real Madrid in Champions League UpsetCristiano Ronaldo Hat-Trick Stuns Real Madrid in Champions League Upset In a sensational turn of events, former Real Madrid talisman Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to haunt his old club, scoring a stunning hat-trick to lead Juventus to a 3-0 victory in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal tie. Ronaldo, who left Real Madrid in the summer of 2018, was making his first appearance against his former employers since his departure. But there was no love lost between the two sides as the Portuguese forward put in a masterful display that left the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in disbelief. The 34-year-old opened the scoring in the 9th minute with a clinical finish past Thibaut Courtois. He doubled his tally in the 30th minute, capitalizing on a defensive error to slot home from close range. Ronaldo’s hat-trick was complete in the 67th minute, when he curled a magnificent free-kick into the top corner. The goal was a testament to his incredible skill and composure, and it left Real Madrid stunned. The result is a major upset for Real Madrid, who are the defending champions of the Champions League. Juventus, meanwhile, are now in a strong position to qualify for the semifinals. Ronaldo’s performance was lauded by both fans and pundits alike. His goals were a reminder of his enduring quality, and his return to the Bernabéu was a fitting tribute to one of the greatest players in history. “I am very happy with the performance of the team and with my goals,” said Ronaldo after the match. “It was a special night for me.” Real Madrid will now need to produce a monumental performance in the second leg in Turin on April 16 if they are to have any chance of progressing to the semifinals. But based on Ronaldo’s display on Tuesday night, Juventus will be confident of finishing the job.
