Ronaldo Scores Hat-Trick in Juve’s Demolishing VictoryRonaldo Scores Hat-Trick in Juve’s Demolishing Victory Juventus notched up an emphatic 4-0 victory over Cagliari on Sunday evening, with Cristiano Ronaldo producing a stunning hat-trick to lead the Turin giants to an eighth straight Serie A win. The Portuguese superstar opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a clinical finish from inside the box after receiving a pinpoint through ball from Miralem Pjanic. Ronaldo doubled Juve’s lead just before half-time with a towering header from a Paulo Dybala cross, leaving the Cagliari defense helpless. After the break, Ronaldo completed his treble in the 62nd minute with a superb free-kick from 25 yards out. The ball curled over the Cagliari wall and nestled into the top corner, leaving goalkeeper Alessio Cragno stranded. The victory was Juventus’ eighth in a row in Serie A, extending their lead at the top of the table to eight points over second-placed Inter Milan. It was also Ronaldo’s second hat-trick for the club, following his memorable performance against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League earlier this season. Speaking after the game, Juventus manager Maurizio Sarri praised Ronaldo for his exceptional display. “Cristiano was phenomenal tonight,” Sarri said. “He scored three great goals and was a constant threat to the Cagliari defense. He’s a true champion and a joy to coach.” Ronaldo’s hat-trick takes his tally for the season to 23 goals in all competitions. The 35-year-old is currently the leading scorer in Serie A with 19 goals, four ahead of Inter Milan’s Romelu Lukaku. Juventus’ next match is a crucial Champions League clash against Lyon on Wednesday. Ronaldo will be looking to continue his impressive form and help his team secure a place in the quarter-finals.
