Cristiano Ronaldo was once again on target for Juventus as the Serie A giants beat bottom-side Spal 2-1 taking Juve top of the table. 

Ronaldo also marked his 1,000th career appearance,scored in an 11th consecutive Italian top-flight game,matching a feat previously achieved by Gabriel Batistuta and Fabio Quagliarella. Paulo Dybala saw his curling effort deflected out by the goal post.

Aaron Ramsey doubled the lead for Juventus before Andrea Petagna’s penalty pulled one back for the home side Spal. Ronaldo could’ve scored a brace,but his freekick hit the top of the goal post.

It finished: SPAL 1-2 Juventus 

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