Cristiano Ronaldo: Top 6 Matches With Manchester United

Cristiano Ronaldo With Manchester United

Cristiano Ronaldo is coming back to Manchester United, and we know you can’t keep calm about this. Yes, you read it right. Cristiano Ronaldo is coming home after 12 years. The 5-times Ballon D’or winner has the deal done and will play in the red jersey for the next two years.

After a successful period from 2003-09, the Portuguese parted ways from Manchester United when he went for Real Madrid. However, now one of the best football players, Ronaldo, is back in Old Trafford from Juventus.

On this occasion, let us look at some of Cristiano’s best matches in the United jersey.

Arsenal vs. Manchester United (2004-05 PL season)

Match between two rivals, Arsenal and United, was one of the most competitive, especially during those times. Manchester United was trailing by a goal, and suddenly the number 7 of the team, Ronaldo, turned the game by scoring two goals within 4 minutes. Finally, Manchester United won the match by 4-2.

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AS Roma vs. Manchester United (Champions League 2006-07)

The men in red easily defeated the Italian club by 7-1 in this match in 2007. Additionally, this match was special because Ronaldo scored his first Champions League goal. He ended up with two goals in this match and also assisted once.

Manchester City vs. Manchester United (2008-09 PL season)

United defeated City in this Manchester derby by 2-0. Besides, this was the last match for Ronaldo with United before going to Spain. Additionally, he scored his final goal for the Reds in this match before moving to Real Madrid.

Bolton Wanderers vs. Manchester United (2003-04 PL season)

This match will always remain special as it was the debut match for Ronaldo. United was leading by 1-0 when he entered the ground and scored a goal for the team. He was exciting to watch, and what happened after that is a history that everyone knows.

Arsenal vs. Manchester United (Champions League 2008-09)

What could be better than watching arch-rivals play against each other in a Champions League semi-final match. Ronaldo scored twice and assisted one in London, and the Reds made it to the season’s finals. However, it was also the last Champions League for Ronaldo with United.

Newcastle United vs. Manchester United (2007-08 PL season)

Manchester United comfortably won this match by 6-0. Cristiano Ronaldo was at his best in the game as he scored a hattrick. Moreover, it was a special season for him as United became the Premier League champions and the Champions League.

Cristiano Ronaldo is joining Manchester United again, and fans are going gaga over it. Tell us what do you think of this Premier League season.

A student by day and a writer by night, Diksha Arya holds interest in writing poems and reading articles on politics and policies