A perfect show! Ronaldo seemed to be back to the peak of the 2014 World Cup, leading Colombia to a 5-0 victory over Panama with a brilliant penalty and two wonderful passes to advance to the semi-finals of the Copa America. This "alien" finally lit up the starry sky of football again, allowing everyone to witness a feast of the return of the king.
Who said that the 32-year-old Ronaldo is already exhausted? Let's see how he slapped those doubters in the face with a hearty performance. Just 15 minutes into the first half, Ronaldo assisted Cordoba with a clever pass. Immediately afterwards, he personally took the penalty to extend the score to 2-0. Just before half-time, the "magician" once again showed his breathtaking passing prowess, a quick free-kick long ball that pinpointedly found Dias, who cleverly picked out the score to make it 3-0.
In this game, Ronaldo seems to have turned on the "God mode". His every touch is magical, and every pass is like a radar. Under his baton, the Colombian team is like a well-trained symphony orchestra, playing a wonderful symphony of goals.
However, Ronaldo's performance was not accidental. In this Copa America, he has already contributed five assists, equalling the record set by Messi in 2021. This statistic is undoubtedly the best riposte to those who think he is already out of breath.
Looking back on Ronaldo's career, it can be said that there have been ups and downs. From the 2014 World Cup to fame, to a number of clubs but never able to gain a foothold, and even terminated 6 times in the past 5 years. But it was such a player who had endured the vicissitudes of life and proved his worth again in today's game.
Perhaps, it was these setbacks that made Ronaldo more mature. He is no longer the teenager who can only dribble flashily, but has grown into a mature player who can dominate the game with passing and playmaking. Today's performance is undoubtedly another highlight of his career.
Of course, we cannot ignore the excellent performance of the entire Colombian team. The 5-0 score showed the strength and determination of the team. Ríos' long-range strike and Borja's penalty shot ended the win perfectly.
Looking ahead, Colombia will face the winner between Uruguay and Brazil in the semifinals. No matter who the opponent is, I believe that with a player like J Ronaldo, Colombia has the strength to challenge for the championship.
Football is such a magical sport that can bring back to life a forgotten star or give a team an amazing burst of energy when it matters most. Cristiano Ronaldo and Colombia used this wonderful match to give everyone an unforgettable night and make us look forward to the next matches.
Let's hope that Ronaldo can continue to maintain such excellent form and create another brilliant performance in the next games. After all, age is never an issue for true geniuses.