Ronaldo rescues Man United anew

By Agence France-Presse

Oct 02, 2021 12:04 am

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom: Cristiano Ronaldo's record 178th Champions League game had been one of his quietest for 94 minutes until the ball broke kindly for him to break Villarreal hearts at Old Trafford on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila).

Manchester United's returning hero rode to the rescue just in time to salvage a 2-1 win from another performance which cast more doubt over where the Red Devils are headed under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

LETHAL AS EVER Manchester United's Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions league group F football match between Manchester United and Villarreal at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, north west England, on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila). AFP PHOTO

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