CRISTIANO RONALDO set a new Juventus record by scoring in a 10th consecutive league game — but the Old Lady slumped to a shock defeat.
The Manchester United and Real Madrid legend put the Serie A leaders ahead after 65 minutes, just days after his 35th birthday, where he was gifted a G-Wagon by his girlfriend.
Cristiano Ronaldo sensationally scored in his 10th consecutive game, but Maurizio Sarri is under fire
Ronaldo has been in superb form for the Old Lady this seasonCredit: EPA
But Ivan Jurics side left the visitors stunned as ex-Chelsea, Sunderland and Liverpool ace Fabio Borini struck an equaliser.
Then a late penalty from substitute Giampaolo Pazzini completed the comeback.
Juventus remain on top of the table on 54 points, but Inter Milan will draw level with them if they beat AC Milan on Sunday, and third-placed Lazio will go one point off top if they win at Parma.
Verona moved up to sixth place on 34 points, stretching their unbeaten run to eight games.
Pressure is mounting on Maurizio Sarri because — as happened at Chelsea — the fans are getting fed up with his brand of football.
Sarri said: “What we need to realise is that winning is not to be taken for granted.
“We have to work harder, get dirty when we need to and not rest on our laurels.
“This team is accustomed to winning comfortably in recent years and we have to get it into our heads that we cant afford to waste points.”
BORINI STRIKES ‘EM DOWN
Douglas Costa went close in the first half when he fired a shot off the crossbar, before Verona celebrations were cut short when Marash Kumbulla’s headed goal was ruled out for a narrow offside following a VAR review.
Ronaldo threatened when he cut inside and curled a shot off the foot of the post at the end of a balanced first half.
Fabio Borini celebrated after getting Verona back into the gameCredit: EPA
Cristiano Ronaldo was gifted a 4×4 G-Wagon by his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez just days agoCredit: Instagram @georginagio
The Portuguese forward eventually broke the deadlock with a goal of individual brilliance, as he exchanged passes with Paulo Dybala to launch a counter-attack, before beating his marker and firing in a low finish.
Verona drew level, however, when Borini latched onto a loose ball inside the Juventus area and struck a shot into the bottom corner.
The hosts turned the game on its head with five minutes remaining when Pazzini struck from the spot after Leonardo Bonucci was penalised for handball following a VAR review.
Cristiano Ronaldo given wrapped G-Wagon by stunning girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez for 35th birthday
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
