Champions League: Cristiano Ronaldo Levels Unique Record- With 95th Minute Winner Against Villarreal.
Cristiano Ronaldo equaled another striker for the most goals scored in Champions League football when he scored in injury time at Old Trafford against Villareal.
Manchester United‘s summer signing, continued his prolific scoring form in the UEFA Champions League by scoring a late winner against Villarreal at Old Trafford.
This remarkable achievement came on the same day that he surpassed former Real Madrid colleague Iker Casillas. As the competition’s most capped player, with his 178th appearance against Villareal.
Paco Alcacer poked in a near-post goal past goalkeeper David de Gea in the 53rd minute of the game to put United down.
Within seven minutes of play, the home team responded with a spectacular volley from left-back Alex Telles on a set-piece with midfield talisman Bruno Fernandes.
Champions League: Manchester Winner Against Villarreal.
In the last minutes of regular time, both sides had a fair chance to take the lead.
Two minutes later, Ronaldo sent a cross down the left flank to Lingard, who quickly returned the ball to Ronaldo.
The entire crowd sensed what was about to happen because of Ronaldo’s merciless finishing near the penalty box. And boy, did their favorite son come through for them.
At the Theatre of Dreams, Ronaldo’s strike went past the keeper as he hammered home the winner and removed his shirt once more.
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