Six years ago, Cristiano Ronaldo scored a goal for the ages.
The Portuguese superstar surpassed himself with a stunning overhead kick from inside the penalty area to to put Real Madrid up 2-0 against Juventus in the first leg of the 2017-18 UEFA Champions League quarterfinal.
To perform such a golazo on one of the biggest stages in world football is classic Ronaldo, as he's earned a well-deserved reputation as a man who performs at his best under the brightest lights.
And while the atmosphere at the Allianz Stadium was raucous throughout the match, the fans recognized the Portuguese goal with a round of applause.
It came from all sides of this boisterous arena. In great blocks, the Juventus supporters rose to their feet. It was a tribute to sporting genius and it did not matter to them that it had come from a rival.
It was such a great finish that even Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane seemed to be in awe. His legendary reaction later spawned thousands of memes.
