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In Pics: Cristiano Ronaldo scores on Juventus debut, fans invade pitch to welcome star

Cristiano Ronaldo made Juventus fans wait only eight minutes before scoring his first goal in a pre-season friendly.

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  • Aug 13, 2018, 07:40 PM IST

Cristiano Ronaldo's Juventus debut was abandoned with 20 minutes remaining as fans invaded the pitch and mobbed the star and his teammates. Ronaldo scored after just eight minutes on the pitch. 

The striker, who joined the Serie A champions from Real Madrid this summer, did not disappoint against Juve's Primeravera youths. He opened his account with a typically emphatic finish after just eight minutes on the field. 

The Portugal striker was finally introduced to fans in Sunday's friendly against the club's Primavera side. The match is a traditional curtain-raiser in Turin, and gives potential first teamers the chance to test themselves against Juve's young hopefuls.

Juventus A were leading 5-0 when a huge swarm of fans invaded the pitch and the game was stopped after 70 minutes. The pitch invasion is an annual tradition in the game. 

1. Cristiano Ronaldo makes Juventus debut

Cristiano Ronaldo makes Juventus debut
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Cristiano Ronaldo made his Juventus debut on Sunday. The striker, who joined the Serie A champions from Real Madrid this summer, did not disappoint and opened his account after just eight minutes on the field. (Image: Reuters)

2. Pitch Invasion

Pitch Invasion
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As per the annual tradition in the game between Juventus A and Juventus B, the fans ran on to the pitch to meet their heroes and the game was subsequently stopped. (Image: Reuters)

3. Welcome Cr7

Welcome Cr7
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A Juventus supporter holds a banner bearing the picture of Cristiano Ronaldo  before the friendly match between Juventus A and Juventus B. (Image: AFP) 

4. A star arrives

A star arrives
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Cristiano Ronaldo before the match. (Image: Reuters)

5. Cr7

Cr7
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Cristiano Ronaldo shirts are on sale before the match. (Image: Reuters)

6. FANS GO CRAZY

FANS GO CRAZY
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A man has CR7, standing for Cristiano Ronaldo''s initials and his soccer jersey number, shaved in his hair by a barber, in Villar Perosa. (Image: Reuters)

7. Warming up

Warming up
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Cristiano Ronaldo warms up before the match. (Image: Reuters) 

8. Back to work

Back to work
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The game is held in the small town of Villar Perosa, 40km outside of Turin, where the Agnelli family own an estate and invite the players each year. (Image: Reuters)

9. Ronaldo in action

Ronaldo in action
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Ronaldo was introduced in the game after the first half. (Image: Reuters)

10. New Partners

New Partners
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Ronaldo will be partnering with Dybala, who scored two goals in the match, at Juventus. (Image: Reuters) 

11. Ronaldoooooooo

Ronaldoooooooo
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 Cristiano Ronaldo kicks the ball during the friendly football match. (Image: AFP)

12. New Team, Same Ronaldo

New Team, Same Ronaldo
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Cristiano Ronaldo and teammates celebrate a goal. (Image: AFP)

13. Selfie with the star

Selfie with the star
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Juventus fans were very excited to see the superstar. (Image: PTI)

14. Ronaldo is already fan favourite

Ronaldo is already fan favourite
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Supporters invaded the pitch to take a picture with Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo at the end of the first half of the friendly football match between Juventus A and Juventus B at Villar Perosa. (Image: AFP)

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