Leonardo, a Brazilian professional footballer who plays for Italian club Juventus and the Brazil national team, has made history by scoring his first ever goal in the Champions League (CSL) against Spanish side Real Madrid on September 16th.
The goal was scored in the second minute of injury time as Leonardo ran onto a through ball from Federico Bernardeschi and fired home with aplomb to give Juventus a 1-0 lead over their opponents.
It was a stunning display of skill and technique from the 28-year-old, who had previously been linked with moves to Manchester United and Chelsea before deciding to stay at Juventus and focus on developing his game.
The goal also marked a significant milestone for Leonardo, who became the first player from outside Europe to score in the CSL since its inception in 1992.
Despite facing a strong Real Madrid side, Leonardo showed no fear and took advantage of the opening to put Juventus ahead, setting the tone for a dominant performance that saw them come away with all three points.
For Juventus fans, it was a moment of pure joy and excitement, with many taking to social media to celebrate Leonardo's achievement.
As he celebrated his goal, Leonardo said: "I'm very happy to have scored my first goal in the Champions League. I'm proud of this achievement and I hope we can continue to perform well."
The win also helped to boost Juventus' chances of qualifying for the knockout stages of the competition, with a victory over Real Madrid in the next round a real possibility.
Overall, Leonardo's goal was a testament to his talent and determination, and will be remembered as one of the highlights of the CSL season so far.