Cristiano Ronaldo Makes Stunning Record During Atalanta, MU Match
jpnn.com, BERGAMO - Manchester United have to thank Cristiano Ronaldo after the superstar scored the equalizer in second-half injury time against Atalanta.
Coming to Atalanta headquarters on the fourth matchday of Group F of the 2021/22 Champions League, MU managed to secure one point from their visit to Gewis Stadium, Wednesday (3/11) early morning West Indonesian time.
In this match, Atalanta were actually two goals ahead through Josip Ilicic (12') and Duvan Zapata (56').
Luckily, MU had Ronaldo, who was able to take revenge through a brace that he created in the 45'+1 and 90'+1 minutes.
It was Ronaldo's fifth goal in four consecutive Champions League games.
The Georgina Rodriguez's lover became the oldest player to score two goals in European competition for MU. Ronaldo is currently 36 years and 270 days.
From the Atalanta camp, Zapata entered the record books after becoming the second Italian team player to score and assist when playing against MU in the Champions League after Ronaldinho with AC Milan in 2010.
A draw against Atalanta is enough to make MU remain at the top of Group F standings with a score of 7 points.