Ronaldo scored the only goal, Buffon excellently blocked 3 penalties in the penalty shootout to bring victory to Inter Milan. It was just a friendly match but the way these warriors played was really serious and dedicated.
Ronaldo returned with "circuses" with the ball. Meanwhile, Buffon did not neglect in goal, only conceding when De Ligt played an own goal.
When Ronaldo sent the person who "trod down the goal" into Juventus' net 2 years ago, Buffon knew he could not reach Champions League glory when Ronaldo was on the other side of the front line.
Not only that, CR7's double in the 2017 final was also an unforgettable and sad memory for Gigi. When Ronaldo received the admiration of Buffon, the Juventusini wished they could soon go together. Because many times in the final, the Champions League dream is still unfinished for both Juventus and Buffon.
That dream seemed like an unfinished salary last season. Ronaldo left Real Madrid with all the glory. He held a Juventus shirt in hand and smiled satisfied. However, Buffon passed away after 18 years with the same legendary title.
Buffon lost to PSG when Man United made an unimaginable comeback. Ronaldo is the same, his sublimation with a hat-trick against Atletico Madrid could not erase his sadness with an unbelievable defeat against Ajax Armsterdam. They could not come together in the same shirt and both failed bitterly. But Ronaldo stayed there and played the leading role of Juve. Another vibrant summer has come to the Allianz Stadium when they welcomed many talented players. And as if he had parted ways, a phone call from Italy to France from "The Old Lady", Buffon returned to his old home.
He returned to Juventus at the age of 41 and accepted the number 2 position. Buffon knows he has a big voice at the Allianz, but it is his modesty with the number 77 shirt that has helped this veteran become even greater. Szczęsny is the number 1 "goalkeeper" and Buffon will be behind.
Ronaldo will start continuously but Buffon will not. Therefore, every moment on the field at this time for Gigi becomes precious. He has failed many times against CR7 but now they will fight together to defeat other opponents. And when the victory comes, They will smile to each other, of course no longer in two extremes. In 18 years with Juventus, Buffon have never won the Champions League silver Cup, losing in 2 finals against Messi 2015's Barca and Real Madrid against Ronaldo (2017). It seemed that the 2006 World Cup champion's career would end with all glory, except the Champions League. But no, he still decided to return to contribute with "Champions League King" Ronaldo.
CR7 always has absolute respect for Juventus and especially Buffon. He hugged his senior in the tunnel when Juventus lost to Real Madrid. The Portuguese superstar has never given Juventus a fuss or a negative statement. He knows that this club loves and has their legends like Buffon who always have the most respect for him.
Buffon don't need to contribute too much to be honored. Now everyone has a common goal, which is the Champions League with CR7.
Ronaldo has had too many Champions Leagues but Buffon has not. When everyone has come together, after a happy smile, there are maximum efforts to make sure that one day as soon as possible, everyone is satisfied.
