ROME (AP) — A missed penalty. A series of missed chances. A miserable performance grade.
For Cristiano Ronaldo, nothing seemed to go right in the Italian Cup semifinal match against AC Milan.
Fortunately for the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, a 0-0 draw earned Juventus a spot in Wednesday’s final against Napoli and Ronaldo now has every reason to be motivated as he chases his 30th trophy for club and country.
Like almost every other player featured in the semifinal return legs — the first two matches of Italian soccer’s restart — Ronaldo showed signs of rust after being inactive for more than three months during the coronavirus pandemic.