Cristiano Ronaldo continues to be Manchester United’s

DBasia.news – The four-goal drama was created in Bergamo when Atalanta hosted Manchester United in the fourth match of Group F of the Champions League, Wednesday (03/11). The match ended in a 2-2 draw and United were again saved by Cristiano Ronaldo.

The match was exciting at Atalanta’s headquarters. La Dea, Atalanta’s nickname, is already famous for their aggressive and offensive game. Atalanta gave a fierce resistance and had a chance to lead with a score of 2-1.

Josip Ilicic (12′) and Duvan Zapata (56′) scored for Atalanta which was minimized by Cristiano Ronaldo (45+1′). Ronaldo then injured Atalanta with a late goal in the 90+1 minute which gave United a point.

Ronaldo’s goal was full of meaning as it created a new record, but it also provided a crucial point to keep hopes of qualifying for the top 16. United are currently in first place in Group F with seven points, followed by Villarreal (seven points), Atalanta (five points), and Young Boys (three points).

“You are in a difficult place. The atmosphere is lively and they (Atalanta) are physical, an aggressive team that is difficult to fight,” said Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after the match, as quoted from the official UEFA website.

“It was a tight game that went in both directions. The two goals from them were tight too. Cristiano was incredible. If you want to see chances go to one player and the chances are difficult (then it’s Ronaldo). Incredible.”

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Meaningful Goal

37 years old and Cristiano Ronaldo continues to score goals and is in great shape. He admits that there are still things that he needs to improve, which according to him was also in line against Atalanta in Bergamo.

“They (Atalanta) are always challenging to play against. We were a little lucky in the end, but this is football. We still have to develop. We have to adapt to each other, but it will take time. We have time to develop and hopefully get better soon.”

“It was a tough game. It’s always challenging here, but we believed until the end. I helped my team to get a point and I’m thrilled.”

Ronaldo’s goal also contained other values besides saving United from defeat. Summarized from various sources, here are the notes behind Ronaldo’s two goals against Atalanta:

1.            Cristiano Ronaldo has now scored 126 goals in all competitions for Man United (303 appearances) across two seasons. That’s also Solskjaer’s tally of goals from 366 games with United.

2.            Cristiano Ronaldo is the first player to score in four consecutive Champions League games for United, after Ruud van Nistelrooy in April 2003 (nine games in a row).

3.            Cristiano Ronaldo is the oldest player to score two or more goals in one United game in European competition (36 years 270 days).

4.            Cristiano Ronaldo has scored his two goals in one game for United in the Champions League since May 2009.

5.            Cristiano Ronaldo has scored five goals in four Champions League games this season. Eight goals from 11 games in all competitions. Plus 139 goals from 180 Champions League games.