Previously dismissed as an individualistic character, the Portuguese has proven himself a real team player since moving to Turin from Madrid
It was the moment at which Juventus realised there might be a downside to 'The deal of the century'.
Cristiano Ronaldo had been signed to lead the Bianconeri to Champions League glory.
However, just 30 minutes into his first European outing for the club, he was in tears, and disbelief, at having been dismissed for running his fingers through the hair of Valencia defender Jeison Murillo.
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The red card may have been farcical but Ronaldo's reaction was no laughing matter for Juventus.