Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo to face Champions League quarter-final ban for 'improper' celebration

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo is facing disciplinary action for his celebration after one of the three goals he scored in last week's 3-0 win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.

UEFA said the Portuguese would face a hearing on Thursday for "improper conduct" during the last-16 second leg match, where Juventus completed a 3-2 aggregate win. The UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body will deal with this case at its next meeting on 21 March.

Ronaldo Celebration #ForzaJuve pic.twitter.com/R2hOtVKs3z

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In a statement, Uefa said: “Following a disciplinary investigation conducted by a UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector, in accordance with the Article 55 of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations (DR), disciplinary proceedings have been opened following the UEFA Champions League round of 16  match  between Juventus Football Club and Club Atlético de Madrid, played on 12 March in Italy.”

Who did the celebration better..

Simeone or ronaldo? #JuveAtleti pic.twitter.com/MDOc5gBQUA

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Ronaldo made a similar gesture to Atletico coach Diego Simeone, who celebrated his team's opening goal in the first leg by turning to the crowd and putting his hands on his trousers.

Simeone was fined 20,000 euros ($22,708) for the incident but escaped a touchline ban for the return match. The Italian champions, who lost their first game of the Serie A season on the weekend against Genoa will face Ajax Amsterdam in their quarter-final on April 10.