Allegri reveals what must not happen to Ronaldo ahead of Ajax UCL quarter-final clash
Massimiliano Allegri believes Europe’s football governing body, UEFA will not ban Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of next month’s UCL quarter-final clash against Ajax for ‘cojones’ goal celebration, following Juventus' 3-0 win over Atletico Madrid.
The Portuguese star, who was on top of his game netted three times, cancelling out Atletico's 2-0 advantage from the first-leg, to ensure Juventus progress to the quarter-finals.
Interestingly, Ronaldo celebrated one of his goals in similar way Diego Simeone reacted after winning the first leg, but was later slammed €20,000 as fine by UEFA.
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However, Allegri claims the continent’s football arbiters are unlikely to suspend Ronaldo for celebrating a goal, insisting there was nothing bizarre in the act.
"Absolutely not," he said.
"I think everyone celebrated their own way on the field and in the stands. I saw nothing strange, just a celebration. There won't be a ban,” Allegri explained.
Reacting further, the football tactician took time to applaud his squad members for the comeback against Atletico, stressing it was a tough contest.
"Right now the balance in the squad is good. We did something special on Tuesday and the team spirit is positive.
"The first leg wasn't a failure against Atletico, and we aren't in the final yet. We need to always take it one step at a time. We are well both physically and mentally.
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"I must compliment the guys for their calmness and lucidity they had when it was 1-0 and 2-0. The objective was to not concede a corner to Atletico. Even those who came on made a difference,” he noted, even as opened up in what Juve will expect from Ajax on matchdday.
"Ajax is a fast team with players of great quality, who are difficult to come up against.
"They will be different games in respect to Atletico. It's a mistake to think we are already in the semi-final," Allegri told reporters.
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