Swansea City are still sitting pretty at the top of the Championship after Ronald popped up with a late winner to seal a hard-fought victory away at Millwall.
It was the kind of goal that separates the title contenders from the rest. With the game looking like it could slip away, the Brazilian midfielder stepped up when it mattered most, sending the travelling Swansea support into absolute scenes and keeping the Swans firmly in pole position in the second tier.
The win at The Den is no easy feat for any side. Millwall are notoriously tough on home turf, with a crowd that gets right behind them and a team that makes life difficult for any visitor. Swansea had to dig deep, and dig deep they did.
Ronald has been one of the standout players in the Championship this season, and this latest contribution only adds to his growing reputation. His ability to arrive late into the box and deliver in the big moments has become something of a trademark, and Swansea fans will be hoping he has plenty more of those moments left in him as the season heats up.
For head coach Luke Williams, the three points will feel particularly sweet. Grinding out results away from home is what proper promotion challengers do, and Swansea are showing they have the bottle to match their quality. Staying top of the league after a trip to one of the division’s most hostile grounds sends a real message to the chasing pack.
The Swansea City faithful have had plenty to cheer about this season, and this result only adds to the growing belief around the club that this could genuinely be their year. The Swansea.com Stadium has been rocking on matchdays, and performances like this one on the road are giving supporters every reason to dream.
With the Championship notoriously tight and unpredictable, nobody is getting carried away just yet. But sitting top of the table with results like this under their belt, Swansea will be feeling very good about where they are right now.
All eyes now turn to what comes next as the fixture list keeps coming thick and fast. If Ronald and company keep delivering moments like this, the Swans will take some stopping.