Cristiano Ronaldo Back in Manchester United’s XI Against Sheriff Tiraspol
Cristiano Ronaldo Back in Manchester United’s XI ,Having been through a tough time, ManchesterUnited are back on track with a 3-0 victory over Sheriff Tiraspol. However, the team’s win has not come without controversy. During the game, Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice. Despite being penalized for offside, Ronaldo still managed to score.
Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice in 3-0 win
Despite not being on the bench for Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea, Cristiano Ronaldo was back in Manchester United’s starting XI against FC Sheriff Tiraspol. The Portuguese was dropped for the Tottenham win, and was recalled to the match squad for this game, which saw United win 3-0 at Old Trafford.
The Red Devils had a strong first half, registering 13 shots on target. Their first goal came when Diogo Dalot headed home a corner from Christian Eriksen. The striker’s header was well saved by Maksym Koval, but he was able to find the rebound. Those chances went to waste in the second half, as the Red Devils failed to score.
Cristiano Ronaldo was also on the scoresheet, as he scored his third goal of the season. He was brought back into the starting line-up by manager Erik ten Hag. He then extended his unbeaten run to seven matches.
The Old Trafford game was the first of three matches in the Europa League for Manchester United. They will face Real Sociedad next week, and must beat them by two goals to guarantee a top two finish in Group E.
It was the first time that Ronaldo had been in the starting XI since he was left out for Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea. He was brought into the match-squad for the win over FC Sheriff Tiraspol, but refused to come on as a substitute.
Ronaldo reacts to offside decision
Despite being disallowed for a goal, Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first goal in over three months and Manchester United secured a vital 3-0 win over Sheriff Tiraspol to seal a qualification for the Europa League last 16. The Portuguese legend was recalled to the starting line-up after he missed the 1-1 draw against Chelsea in the Premier League. He hasn’t played for the Reds since May, but has been tipped to feature in the upcoming European group stages.
In addition to scoring his first goal, Ronaldo also had an excellent save from Maxym Koval. He was also booked for booting the ball away in anger.
After a shaky start, United looked the part, with 11 players behind the ball. They also fashioned a number of good chances. However, clear-cut ones were few and far between.
Ronaldo meanwhile was the subject of many a rant. He’s been linked with moves to Saudi Arabia, China, and the US, and his relationship with former Reds boss Erik ten Hag looks like thin threads. He’s been used as a substitute for most of this season.
Ronaldo had a chance to score the first goal of the match. He was clearly offside when he pounced on a loose ball. But he missed the wide open shot from the top of the area.
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Despite West Ham putting up a spirited fight, Manchester United cruised to an impressive 3-0 victory. Not only did the Reds secure a place in the next round of the competition, they also picked up a few points along the way.
The team did well defensively, but there was no shortage of chances for the opposition. A volley from Dean Henderson saw the ball sail over the crossbar, while a long range clearance from Bruno Fernandes saw little reward. There was also no one up front to make the most of a slick move by Marcus Rashford.
In the end, the most important thing is that the Reds snuck into the last 16 of the Europa League, despite a poor record against the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea. The team has a strong bench, with a number of players stepping up after injuries and suspensions. The side will look to bounce back against a hapless Aston Villa on Saturday.
A win on Sunday would ensure a top six finish and a shot at progressing to the round of sixteen. A draw would mean the ignominy of second place and a relegation to the third tier. In the meantime, fans will be eager to see the team sheets on the day.