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World Cup 2018: Cristiano Ronaldo’s free-kick against Spain will go down as an instant classic

His free kick with two minutes left completed his hat-trick and earned Portugal a draw in one of the greatest group games ever

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a stunning free-kick to complete his hat-trick against Spain

CRISTIANO RONALDO is no stranger to scoring important goals, but his third and final goal in the 3-3 against Spain really takes the cake.

Neil Custis was at the game and he reveals just how incredible his free-kick strike was...

 Cristiano Ronaldo scored a stunning free-kick to complete his Spain hat-trick
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Cristiano Ronaldo scored a stunning free-kick to complete his Spain hat-trickCredit: EPA
 Cristiano Ronaldo rifled a free-kick into the top corner to make it 3-3
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Cristiano Ronaldo rifled a free-kick into the top corner to make it 3-3Credit: Reuters

His free kick with two minutes left on the clock completed his hat-trick and earned Portugal a draw in one of the greatest World Cup group games ever.

Portugal lead twice then fell 3-2 behind with Spain well on top.

Then came the moment.

Ronaldo was 25 yards out and went through his usual theatrics in preparation.

 David De Gea could only watch as the ball sailed into the back of the net
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David De Gea could only watch as the ball sailed into the back of the netCredit: Reuters
 Portugal celebrated the sensational strike after salvaging a crucial draw
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Portugal celebrated the sensational strike after salvaging a crucial drawCredit: AP:Associated Press

Having failed in 47 of his last 48 free kicks attempts he was due one.

The strike was perfect over the wall and curling into the top right hand corner.


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