The forward had tested positive on 12th October during his stint with the Portugal national team and had to isolate himself.
‘Cristiano is back’: Juventus talisman Ronaldo happy after win
Ronaldo’s positive test meant that he missed some big games for Juventus, including UEFA Champions League games against Dynamo Kyiv and Barcelona.
Andrea Pirlo’s men have not fared well during the Portuguese’s absence, failing to win any of their games in that period. Ronaldo’s return made a difference against Spezia, a clear indication of the quality that the 35-year-old possesses.
After the game, Ronaldo admitted that he had been eager to return to the field.
The former Manchester United man had criticized the coronavirus testing process and questioned the Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests after it had been confirmed that he would miss Juventus’ clash against Barcelona.
However, Ronaldo was not interested in talking about his controversial statement.
Ronaldo has been a vital player for Juventus since joining from Real Madrid for a club-record fee of €100 million in 2018. Since making his debut in 2018, Ronaldo has gone on to make 92 appearances in all competitions for Juventus, scoring 70 goals.
Last season, the attacker had made 46 appearances in all competitions and scored 37 goals to finish as the top goalscorer for Juventus.
The Italian giants have not impressed under the management of Andrea Pirlo, who was appointed after the sacking of Maurizio Sarri at the end of last season. The Serie A champions lie third in the league, while their loss to a relatively weak Barcelona side has raised questions.
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