Ronaldo Touched the Ball Only Once in Croatian Box

Just one touch on the ball inside the opponent's penalty area during the 81 minutes he was on the field against Croatia. This surprising statistic, provided by Opta, encapsulates Cristiano Ronaldo's performance in the World Cup Round of 16, yet it carries an undeniable effectiveness. That solitary touch was, precisely, the penalty kick that resulted in a goal for Portugal.

With this accurate strike, the national team captain finally broke a historic jinx, scoring his first-ever goal in the knockout stages of a World Cup. At 41 years old, the number 7 shows a reduced volume of play in the finishing zone.