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Ronaldo puts Real in quarters

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his Ballon d’Or triumph by scoring from one of his trademark free kicks as Real Madrid beat Osasuna 2-0 on Wednesday to reach the Copa del Rey quarterfinals.

Ronaldo smashed a swerving shot from 25 meters around the defensive wall and straight at goalie Andres Fernandez. The keeper tried to punch it out but ended up sending it down off the ground and between his legs into the net.

Ronaldo’s 22nd-minute strike effectively sealed the contest, with Osasuna having lost the first leg 2-0.

Osasuna forced Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas into a number of saves to close the half after having rarely threatened before Ronaldo’s opener.

Angel Di Maria capped a quick counter in the 56th by sweeping home Jese’s cross following a long run from the halfway line, securing a 4-0 aggregate victory at El Sadar Stadium.

Real boss Carlo Ancelotti had made six changes to the side that beat Espanyol in La Liga at the weekend as Gareth Bale was dropped to the bench.

Ancelotti was happy with his players.

“We controlled the game very well and the team showed good concentration,” he said.

“We managed to score early which helped and after that it wasn’t such a difficult game because we defended very well,” he added.

Real defender Fabio Coentrao was sent off in the 85th for his second yellow.

 


 

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