Cristiano Ronaldo has continued to be a good buy for Juventus as his presence made a difference for the team during their game against Ajax on Wednesday.
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While the team he left behind, Real Madrid, has continue to wobble and tumble, Juvy is waxing stronger and Ronaldo has been a major source of its strength.
The Portuguese, who has won the competition five times, netted his 125th Champions League goal just before half-time with a diving header following Joao Cancelo’s cross.
The goal had come against the run of play, but the hosts equalised within a minute of the second half starting, through David Neres’ fine curling effort from 15 yards.
Both teams had late chances with Ajax’s Jurgen Ekkelenkamp having a shot saved before Juventus substitute Douglas Costa hit the post.
But neither side could grab a winner and they meet in the second leg in Turin on Tuesday, 16 April.
The winners of the tie face either Tottenham or Manchester City in the semi-finals, with Mauricio Pochettino’s side holding a 1-0 advantage after Tuesday’s first leg in London.
