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Cristiano Ronaldo has reacted on social media after firing Juventus to victory over Inter Milan on Tuesday night. The Portugal international scored twice at the San Siro to give the Old Lady a first leg lead. And they’re now just two games away from ending their three-year wait for the Coppa Italia trophy.
Inter got off to a terrific start against Juventus, with Lautaro Martinez opening the scoring in the ninth minute.
However, Juventus then upped the ante and emerged victorious courtesy of a Ronaldo brace.
The former Manchester United and Real Madrid star levelled the match in the 26th minute via the penalty spot, before then striking 11 minutes later to give the Old Lady the win.
It means they’re now closer than ever to sending their wait for the trophy, which they last won in 2018 during Massimiliano Allegri’s reign at the helm.
And, speaking on Instagram after the game, Ronaldo reacted to the result.
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“We weren't in the championship match, but it served as a lesson, because we gathered together and the victory in the Super Cup made us understand that we can compete for every goal,” he said.
“We haven't done anything yet, we just won the first round.
“We have prepared the game well and if we are focused and have the right attitude it becomes hard for everyone, even though we know that it is not easy to keep this pace playing every three days.
“However, the squad is wide and there is no problem in alternating players.
“In the second half we lowered ourselves a bit, also thanks to Inter, but it's normal in the ninety minutes. Ronaldo? He played an excellent match and proved his worth.”
Midfielder Adrien Rabiot added: “It was a very important match, we are happy and we have shown that we are a different team from that of the championship match.
“There will be the return match to be played which will be more important and more difficult.