Cristiano Ronaldo Scores Hat-Trick as Juventus Extends Lead at TopCristiano Ronaldo Scores Hat-Trick as Juventus Extends Lead at Top In a dominant performance, Cristiano Ronaldo propelled Juventus to a resounding victory over Cagliari, extending the Bianconeri’s lead at the summit of Serie A. The Portuguese talisman netted a stunning hat-trick, taking his league tally to an impressive 23 goals this season. Juventus’s victory further solidified their position at the top of the standings, extending their lead over second-placed Inter Milan to nine points. Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 10th minute, tapping in from close range after a perfectly weighted cross from Juan Cuadrado. The Bianconeri doubled their lead just before half-time when Ronaldo converted a penalty after he was brought down in the box. After the break, Ronaldo completed his hat-trick with a stunning free-kick from 25 yards out. The free-kick, reminiscent of his iconic goal against Porto in the Champions League, left Cagliari goalkeeper Alessio Cragno with no chance. Juventus controlled the game throughout, with their midfield trio of Miralem Pjanic, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Adrien Rabiot dictating the tempo. The defense, led by Leonardo Bonucci and Matthijs de Ligt, remained resolute, keeping Cagliari’s attacking threats at bay. With this victory, Juventus extended their unbeaten run in Serie A to 15 games. They face a crucial clash against Napoli on Wednesday, a match that could potentially further cement their status as Scudetto favorites. Ronaldo’s hat-trick was his second of the season, further highlighting his remarkable goalscoring prowess. The Portuguese star has now scored 10 goals in his last six appearances for Juventus. Juventus’s victory was a resounding statement of intent as they continue their quest for a ninth consecutive Serie A title. With Ronaldo in such devastating form, the Bianconeri look well-positioned to achieve their goal.
