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Watch James Rodriguez’s magnificent goal

You did ‘em dirty, James.

by Ryan Rosenblatt
Clive Mason

Cristiano Ronaldo is the star. He is always the star. And he scored Real Madrid's opening goal, so he was going to be in the spotlight and only a moment of absolute brilliance could steal it from him.

James Rodriguez had that moment of brilliance.

The spotlight is yours, James. Now go do whatever wonderfulness you want with it. You earned it (and you’re the best).

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