Despite Four European semifinals taking place this week, there was only one match that produced anything of real excitement. Thank you, Juventus and Benfica. But while there wasn’t a ton of action in the Champions and Europa Leagues, the domestic leagues across the globe picked up the goal scoring slack. Cristiano Ronaldo turned in a signature performance against Osasuna at the Bernabeu, coming up with two moments of sheer brilliance. While the plot thickened in England, with Mourinho’s Chelsea going to Anfield and handing Liverpool their first league loss of 2014. The title spotlight now shifts to Manchester City, who can claim the title on goal difference from Liverpool, should both clubs win out. We’ve got goals from Belgrade, Serbia to Rosario, Argentina, and everywhere in between. From Shinji Ono’s bullet down under to Miralem Pjanic’s slalom solo run, check out the Best Golazos and Skill Moves of the Week.
13. Welcome to the Premier League, Burnley
Date: 4/21/2014
Match: Burnley v. Wigan
Competition: Football League Championship
Ground: Turf Moor, Burnley, England
It's official, kids, Burnley FC will be in the Premier League next season. Hopefully they'll produce a few goals like this for their fans. What a wonderfully worked team move.
12. Carlos Tevez Ends His European Drought
Date: 4/24/2014
Match: Benfica v. Juventus
Competition: Europa League Semis, First Leg
Ground: Estadio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal
Carlos Tevez hadn't scored a European goal since 2009, and what a moment this was to break his duck. This brilliant fake and finish gave the Old Lady a valuable away goal.
11. Kasper Hamalainen is a Cool Customer
Date: 4/25/2014
Match: Lech Poznan v. Wisla Krakow
Competition: Polish Ekstraklasa
Ground: INEA Stadion, Poznan, Poland
We had to watch this one a few times to fully appreciate the skill on this finish. To take this sprayed ball down and finish all in one motion really is a thing of beauty.
10. Wayne Rooney's 'Acrobatic' Finish
Date: 4/26/2014
Match: Manchester United v. Norwich
Competition: English Premier League
Ground: Old Trafford, Manchester, England
Only Wayne Rooney could score a golazo while falling on his backside. It looked like the mood was substantially better at Old Trafford this weekend. #RIPMoyes
9. Miralem Pjanic's Solo Special
Date: 4/25/2014
Match: Roma v. AC Milan
Competition: Serie A
Ground: Stadio Olimpico, Rome
Pjanic goes all, 'everyone chill out an watch, I got this'. Fantastic solo run and finish from the Bosnian.
8. Robbie Benson's Delicate Touch
Date: 4/25/2014
Match: Derry City v. UCD
Competition: Ireland Premier Division
Ground: Brandywell Stadium, Derry, Northern Ireland
What a deft touch this is from the UCD man. The Derry City keeper has that, 'oh, shit, this is going in right over my head isn't it' look down pat.
7. Nikola Drincic From 30 Yards Out
Date: 4/26/2014
Match: Partizan v. Crvena Zvezda
Competition: Serbian Super Liga
Ground: Partizan Stadium, Belgrade, Serbia
Drincic with the inch-perfect free kick to open the scoring in Belgrade. Partizan would go on to capture the 2-1 victory.
6. Cristiano Ronaldo Leaves the Keeper Rooted
Date: 4/26/2014
Match: Real Madrid v. Osasuna
Competition: La Liga
Ground: Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo clearly had his shooting boots on this weekend. Yup, don't even bother, keep.
5. Lima Has the Eagles Soaring
Date: 4/24/2014
Match: Benfica v. Juventus
Competition: Europa League Semis, First Leg
Ground: Estadio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal
Juventus would've felt good going home with a 1-1 draw ahead of their second leg clash in Turin, but Lima had other ideas. This thumping goal has Benfica out in front for Thursday's semifinal decider.
4. Ever Banega's Stil Got it
Date: 4/25/2014
Match: Newell's Old Boys v. Tigre
Competition: Argentine Primera Division
Ground: Estadio Marcelo Bielsa, Rosario, Argentina
The former Valencia man shows he's still got a trick or two in those boots of his. What a blast from the Argentine.
3. Shinji Ono's Unstoppable Volley
Date: 4/22/2014
Match: Western Sydney Wanderers v. Guizhou Renhe
Competition: Asian Champions League
Ground: Parramatta Stadium, Sydney
It might be Shinji Ono's final season in Sydney, but with goals like this he'll be sure to go out with a bang.
2. Cristiano Ronaldo's Top Corner Laser
Date: 4/26/2014
Match: Real Madrid v. Osasuna
Competition: La Liga
Ground: Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid
If one Cristiano Ronaldo special is good, two is even better. We really would love to know how fast thing is traveling when it hits the back of the net. Bang!
1. Jonjo Shelvey's Audacious Effort
Date: 4/26/2014
Match: Swansea v. Aston Villa
Competition: English Premier League
Ground: The Liberty Stadium, Swansea, Wales
It looks like Jonjo Shelvey learned a thing or two from his former teammate, Luis Suarez. Shelvey sees the keeper off his line, and finds the top corner for a goal of the season contender.
