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'This is Ronaldo' - Allegri not surprised with Juve star's scoring return

Massimiliano Allegri praised Cristiano Ronaldo after he scored on his return, though the Juventus boss demanded more from the team heading into the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Ajax.

Ronaldo was back in action following a muscle injury sustained on international duty last month and the five-time Ballon d'Or winner marked his return with a goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw away from home.

The Juve star showed no signs of that thigh problem as he sprinted into the penalty area and headed past Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana on the stroke of half-time in Amsterdam.