in week of Champions League, nothing fairer than remembering a historic goal of the competition, made by Ronaldinho Gaúcho. On March 8, 2005, the former midfielder would, at Barcelona, which would be one of the most remembered moves of his career. The “sambada” against the Chelsea.
The Spaniards won the first clash 2-1 at home, the return would be at the Satmford Bridge Stadium. In the second game, the midfielder receives the ball, faces the Portuguese defender Ricardo Carvalho, “samba” with the ball and kicks with the beak, without chances for the goalkeeper Petr Cech.
???????? @10Ronaldinho with an outrageous finish 17 years ago today. One of a kind… ✨#UCL pic.twitter.com/C030KlPGdY
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) March 8, 2022
What many may not remember is that Barcelona lost that game. With a resounding 4-2 victory, Chelsea qualified for the next stage and eliminated the team of Ronaldinho, Eto’o and company. A shock for the Catalans, but they would be rewarded the following season with the title of the eared.
That year, the Brazilian would still win the award for Best Player in the World. Both by FIFA and by the Ballon d’Or.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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