The scene
Champions League quarter-final first leg, Real Madrid at Juventus, Turin. With one goal already to his name, Ronaldo scores a second, a remarkable overhead 'bicycle' kick.
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The action
The Portuguese striker's shot, taken with the ball 2.35 metres in the air and with his back to goal, is pure theatrical perfection from the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
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AFP's plan
"AFP deployed four photographers at the stadium, capturing the magic moment in nano-second perfection.
The photo went viral and hit front pages on five continents.
The picture was downloaded more than 400 times in a few days on AFP Forum."
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The legend
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