Cristiano Ronaldo shown his excitement after scoring in Manchester United’s 2-0 Europa League victory over Sheriff Tiraspol in Moldova.
United took the lead through Jadon Sancho before Ronaldo increased the edge from the spot after his Portuguese teammate Diogo Dalot was fouled in the box.
Ronaldo scored his first goal of the season, and the former Real Madrid star has expressed his satisfaction after the game.
After the game, Ronaldo took to Twitter to express his delight, writing: “Happy to score and help the team win!” 3 important points! Well done lads.
Happy to score and help the team win! 3 important points!
Well done lads 👏🏽💪🏽 pic.twitter.com/Gb7mTJcqqd— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) September 15, 2022
Even though it came from a penalty spot, Ronaldo really needed the goal. The 37-year-old had a rough summer after failing to seal a move away from Old Trafford.
He has also mostly appeared as a substitute this season, with Erik Ten Hag favoring Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial ahead of him.
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What Did Ten Hag Say On Ronaldo’s First Europa League Goal?
Ten Hag has only featured Ronaldo once in the Premier League this season, but he was full of praise for the forward after the match and believes he is getting closer to playing more.
‘Ronaldo needed that goal,’ the Dutchman said. ‘Many times he came close [in the season so far], but he wanted that so much. We are happy for him and the team wanted to bring him a goal. You know that Cristiano will score a penalty.
‘He’s really close, when he gets more fitness he will score more. He’s totally committed to this project, totally involved, he also has connections that are coming around him and he is constructing connections so I’m happy with that.’
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