Ronaldo double puts Juventus on brink of Serie A title

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Juventus have moved a step closer to clinching their ninth consecutive Serie A title following a 2-1 win over Lazio.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a second-half brace to help the defending champions end a three-match winless run.

They are now eight points clear of second-placed Inter Milan with four games remaining.

Meanwhile, Lazio's title hopes are effectively over as the defeat leaves them fourth in the table, 11 points behind the leaders.

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