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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Pirlo defends Ronaldo after failing to rescue Juventus again

Football - Champions League - Round of 16 Second Leg - Juventus v FC Porto - Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy - March 9, 2021. Juventus coach Andrea Pirlo reacts. [REUTERS/Massimo Pinca]

Juventus manager Andrea Pirlo has defended five-time Champions League winner Cristiano Ronaldo after failing to inspire a comeback against a spirited Porto on Tuesday night.

Aside from his brilliant assist for Federico Chiesa's first goal, Ronaldo was kept quiet by his former teammate Pepe and other Porto defenders.

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