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'That's never happened to me before' – Ronaldo thanks Juventus fans for ovation

Cristiano Ronaldo thanked Juventus supporters for applauding his stunning overhead goal in Real Madrid's 3-0 victory in the Champions League.

Two-time reigning champions Madrid put one foot in the semi-finals thanks to Ronaldo, who scored twice in a memorable first-leg performance against 10-man Juve on Tuesday.

Having opened the scoring inside three minutes, Ronaldo was at it again with an unforgettable bicycle kick in the second half as the five-time Ballon d'Or winner earned a standing ovation in Turin.

"It was an unbelievable moment," the 33-year-old Portuguese superstar told UEFA.com.

"I have to say thank you, Grazie, to all the supporters of Juventus.