Vinicius Junior Rates Cristiano Ronaldo’s Bicycle Kick Goal vs Juventus As Greatest UCL Goal

• Vinicius Junior has never hidden his admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo
• He described one of his idol's goals as the greatest goal he's ever seen
• The Brazilian also ranked CR7's 'Siu' as the best celebration in football

Real Madrid forward, Vinicius Junior, has hailed Cristiano Ronaldo's bicycle kick goal against Juventus as the greatest UEFA Champions League goal he has ever seen.

Ronaldo, often referred to as "Mr. Champions League" for his remarkable achievements in Europe's premier club competition, is considered one of the greatest footballers of all time.

The Portuguese phenom holds an unparalleled collection of records in the UCL, including the most goals scored in the competition with 140, per UEFA.

Currently playing for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, the 39-year-old has been scoring goals for nearly two decades and shows little sign of slowing down, recently becoming the first player to win the top scorer's prize in four different leagues.

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Vini names Ronaldo's bicycle kick as greatest goal

Among his numerous memorable goals, one stands out in the mind of Vini Jr.

The Brazilian forward considers Ronaldo's acrobatic goal against Juventus in the semi-finals of the 2018 Champions League as the most spectacular goal-scoring feat he has witnessed in the competition.

Reflecting on this iconic moment, Vini shared his admiration for Ronaldo's goal during a chat with the club's media team.

The 23-year-old, who idolizes Ronaldo, revealed that this goal continues to resonate with him as he prepares for Saturday's Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund.

How did Ronaldo score his impressive bicycle kick?

During the said match, Cristiano executed a stunning bicycle kick to help Real Madrid secure a 3-0 win in the first leg at the Allianz Stadium, as noted by GOAL.

Leaping into the air to meet a cross from Daniel Carvajal, Ronaldo's improvised shot in acrobatic style left Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon helpless.

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The brilliance of the goal earned Ronaldo a standing ovation from a section of the home fans.

Vinicius talks up Ronaldo's 'Siu' celebration

Relatedly, Sports Brief also reported on Vinicius declaring Ronaldo's famous 'Siu' celebration as the most iconic in football history.

The celebration, meaning 'yes' in Portuguese, has been synonymous with Ronaldo for years.

Vini expressed that 'Siu' is not only the most iconic celebration but also his personal favourite.