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Tony Mogan

Cristiano Ronaldo charged with improper conduct for 'cojones' celebration mocking Diego Simeone

Ronaldo imitated Diego Simeone after netting the penalty that sent Juve through. (Picture: AP)

Cristiano Ronaldo has been charged with improper conduct by Uefa for his celebration in Juventus’ Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid.

Ronaldo scored a hat-trick as the Bianconeri came from two goals behind after the first leg to win 3-2 and book their place in the quarter-finals.

The Portugal international followed his decisive third goal by mimicking Diego Simeone’s ‘cojones’ celebration from the first leg.

The Atletico boss was later fined €20,000 for the gesture.

UEFA says its disciplinary panel will judge the charge of "improper conduct" on Thursday.

Juventus do not expect Ronaldo to be handed a harsher punishment.

“Absolutely not,” Massimiliano Allegri said when asked about the possibility of a ban.

"I think everyone celebrated their own way on the field and in the stands. I saw nothing strange, just a celebration. There won't be a ban."

Juventus take on Ajax in their Champions League quarter-final tie with the first leg in Amsterdam on April 10.

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