# @retro_calcio on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2026-04-03T04:05:33.000+00:00

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O Fenômeno at the peak of his powers? 'That' Ronaldo Nazário goal against Lazio in the 1998 UEFA Cup Final is pure, unadulterated footballing brilliance and a perfect encapsulation of "El Fenómeno" at the peak of his powers.

It was the 70th minute, Inter Milan was already leading 2-0, and the match was essentially won, but Ronaldo still needed to put his unforgettable signature on the trophy. 
⚽ The Goal in Detail
The Start:
 The ball is played through by Francesco Moriero, and Ronaldo receives it on the right side of the box. He's at full sprint, and the Lazio defenders, including the legendary Alessandro Nesta, are struggling just to keep up with his raw pace and power. 

The Confrontation:
The last obstacle is the onrushing goalkeeper, Luca Marchegiani. This is where the magic happens—the move that became his trademark. 

The Feints: 
Instead of shooting immediately, Ronaldo slows his run for a split second, then executes his classic step-over move. It's not one step-over, but a sequence of quick, deceptive body shifts.
 
The Decisive Touch: Marchegiani, already committed and diving low to his right, is completely wrong-footed by the feint. In the blink of an eye, Ronaldo pushes the ball wide of the keeper, leaving him sprawling helplessly on the turf. 

The Finish: 
With the goal wide open, Ronaldo simply strolls around the grounded Marchegiani and taps the ball into the empty net with his left foot. 

⭐ Why It's Iconic
The Trademark Move: The feint and round-the-keeper finish became synonymous with Ronaldo's career, but doing it on the biggest stage of a European final against an elite goalkeeper solidified its place in history.

Inter 3- 0 Lazio 
Date: 	6 May 1998
Venue: 	Parc des Princes, Paris
Man of the Match: 	Ronaldo (Inter Milan)
Referee: 	Antonio López Nieto (Spain)
Attendance: 	44,412
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O Fenômeno at the peak of his powers?

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