Cristiano Ronaldo won in stoppage time as Manchester United came from behind to ensure a 2-1 victory over Villarreal at Old Trafford on Wednesday. On the night he set a new record for the number of appearances in the game, the 36-year-old Portuguese delivered a fatal blow to save his manager Solskjaer from another disappointing result. Manchester United fell behind Paco Alcace’s goal in the 53rd minute of the first game, followed by a wonderful volley from Alex Telles to equalize the score, but then failed to take full advantage of the momentum. change. After three losses in the past four games, including the loss to the Young Boys in Bern in the first game of the group stage, Manchester United may not be able to make another mistake.
But in a long game, the hole cards look very unhappy. If the away team is more keen in front of the goal, the game may end at halftime. Villarreal defeated Solskjaer’s team in last season’s Europa League final penalty shootout, and Emery’s team’s excellent organization and ability at halftime once again brought Manchester United out of touch. problem. With Aaron Wanbisaka, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw all absent on the defensive end, Manchester United easily opened the situation in the first half many times, and Diogo Dalot spent a particularly difficult 45 minutes.
Arnaut Danjuma tortured Manchester United’s right back and tested David De Gea twice after cutting from the left wing. Alcazar header from Dan Juma’s cross was overturned by the Manchester United goalkeeper. After Rafael Varane made a mistake, he found himself one-on-one with De Gea, but the shot went wide. However, after wasting these opportunities in the first half, Villarreal took a well-deserved lead and Alcace completed a counterattack, who made a low pass from Danjuma. Seven minutes later, when Bruno Fernandez cut the ball into Thales on the left, Manchester United countered with a clever free kick and the Brazilian volley home with a perfect volley. Edinson Cavani missed a good chance to win the title for Manchester United. He headed at the back and the hosts survived the match with Bolaye Dia close to Villarreal. Then, in stoppage time, substitute Fred made a pass from the left, Ronaldo headed for the goal, Lingard passed the ball back, and the Portuguese kicked home. Old Trafford breathed a sigh of relief and cheered. Ronaldo tore off his jersey and threw it into the crowd, where he received a yellow card. Atlanta leads the group with 4 points, 1 point ahead of the Young Boys and Manchester United. Villarreal finished last with one point. Reuters
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