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This sensational James Rodriguez volley might be the goal of the year

Jorge Guerrero/AFP

Jorge Guerrero/AFP

James Rodriguez has been living in the shadow of Cristiano Ronaldo (who has 17 league goals already) this season at Real Madrid, but on Saturday the Colombian reminded the world why he probably should have won the Golden Ball at the World Cup. Off a throw in, Rodriguez received a perfect flick from Karim Benzema and rifled a left-footed volley in the top corner at the far post.

Benzema’s creative flick shouldn’t be overlooked, but Rodriguez’s finish was sublime. No goalkeeper in the world could have saved that.

Jorge Guerrero/AFP

Jorge Guerrero/AFP

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