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Ronaldo scores from free kick, Buffon breaks record in Juventus win

Serie A - Juventus v Torino - Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy - July 4, 2020. Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their third goal, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). [REUTERS/Massimo Pinca]

Cristiano Ronaldo finally scored from a free kick for Juventus and goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon made a record 648th Serie A appearance as the league leaders beat their smaller neighbours Torino 4-1 in the Derby della Mole on Saturday.

Ronaldo curled his shot over the wall and into the corner to put Torino 3-1 ahead in the 61st minute, his first goal in 43 free kick attempts during just under two seasons with Juventus.

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