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The former Madrid defender has hailed the timing of the Portuguese superstar's incredible overhead kick

Real Madrid legend Manolo Sanchis has praised Cristiano Ronaldo for his stunning goal against Juventus last week.

With Los Blancos leading 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final, the Portuguese sent an overhead kick into the home net, beating the legendary Gianluigi Buffon in goal.

It provided the platform for a comfortable 3-0 win and the second leg on Tuesday back in Spain and arrived with perfect timing, according to the former defender.

Sanchis, like many other viewers, was left in awe of the 33-year-old's overhead kick.

"Firstly, that technique at that height to kick the ball with a player so big and so coordinated make the goal something special," the 52-year-old told Goal .