Cristiano Ronaldo scores on return as United qualify for Europa League knockout stage
Cristiano Ronaldo scored in a 3-0 victory over Sheriff Tiraspol at Old Trafford to mark his return to the team, and Manchester United advanced to the knockout round of the Europa League.
Ronaldo was reinstated to the starting lineup by manager Erik ten Hag after being benched for Saturday’s Premier League draw with Chelsea due to his behavior in last week’s victory over Tottenham. Ronaldo then scored the third goal of the match from close range after his initial effort had been saved.
Earlier, Ronaldo’s Portugal team-mate Diogo Dalot had headed United in front from a corner on the stroke of half-time and second-half substitute Marcus Rashford doubled the lead with a powerful header from a Luke Shaw cross.
Asked about Ronaldo’s performance after the match, Ten Hag told BT Sport: “Yeah, great. He created and the team creates for him.
“We know we have the capabilities to finish and that will come. He needs a goal to get over a dead point I would say and then more will come I am confident of that.”
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