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James Rodriguez scored a seriously perfect free kick for Real Madrid against Betis

by Kim McCauley
Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images

No, really, we're not exaggerating. It's impossible to place a free kick better than this. Real Madrid star James Rodriguez put his shot in the only place the goalkeeper has no chance to save it, right off the inside of the far post on an in-swinging attempt. He had the assist on his team's first goal against Real Betis too, so his day couldn't be going much better.

UPDATE: He’s scored a bicycle kick.

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