Source: Daily_Mail
Master blasters! Who can match Alex when it comes to thunderbolts?
One of the countless highlights from last night's epic Champions League clash between Chelsea and Liverpool was Alex's fizzing free-kick.The Brazilian's 30-yard cracker nearly broke the net at Stamford Bridge as the Blues battled back to book their place in the semi-finals. Hammer time: Alex fired home an unstoppable free-kick at Stamford BridgeAlex is the latest in a long line of master blasters who prefer pure power as their weapon of choice.And in recognition of the belter at the Bridge, Sportsmail has picked 10 of the best thunderbolts of all time. Chelsea 4 Liverpool 4: Lampard seals thrilling night as Reds take tie to wireVIDEO: Was Chelsea-Liverpool the greatest game? Here's 10 matches Sportsmail believes were betterVIDEO SPECIAL: Football's most memorable two-legged cup tiesElanoThis screamer from the 27-year-old Brazil star sealed a win for Manchester City over Newcastle in 2007.John Arne RiiseJust a few months after signing for Liverpool in 2001, this thunderbolt endeared the Norwegian to Anfield.Roberto CarlosThis legendary strike for Brazil against France in 1997 had both unbelievable pace and curve.Steven GerrardThe Liverpool captain struck this low ball with such force Arsenal keeper Manuel Almunia hardly moved.Alan ShearerThe former England captain could always be relied on to strike a ball viciously hard, as seen here.Pierre van HooijdonkWhen he wasn't on strike, the Dutchman could strike a mean free kick, as he did here in the Dutch league.Juninho PernambucanoNot the same Brazil midfielder who played for Middlesbrough, Juninho struck this for Lyon from 37m.Jose Manuel ReyThe Venezuela defender scored this incredible goal from 45 yards against Ecuador in 2007.Alessandro Del PieroThis free kick from the Italy legend for Juventus versus Inter Milan had both incredible power and accuracy.Cristiano RonaldoThis free kick for Manchester United against Portsmouth was hailed as the best ever in the Premier League.