Alessandro Del Piero's brilliance leads Juventus past Real Madrid in 2008
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On November 5, 2008, Alessandro Del Piero scored two goals to lead Juventus to a 2-0 victory over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu during a UEFA Champions League match. The performance earned Del Piero a standing ovation from the Madrid crowd, marking a significant achievement for the Juventus star. Del Piero's first goal came in the 17th minute, a curling strike from outside the box, while his second was a masterful free kick in the 67th minute. This match was crucial for Juventus, as it ended a 46-year winless streak at the Bernabéu.
- •Del Piero scored twice against Real Madrid
- •Juventus won 2-0 at Santiago Bernabéu
- •The match took place on November 5, 2008
- •Del Piero's free kick was a highlight
- •This victory ended a 46-year winless streak in Madrid
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — This day in Juventus history: Alessandro Del Piero conquers the Bernabéu and earns a rare standing ovation
"Two exquisite goals from Pinturicchio silenced Real Madrid and brought one of football’s greatest cathedrals to its feet
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