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Soccer Football – Champions League – Group F – BSC Young Boys v Manchester United – Stadion Wankdorf, Bern, Switzerland- September 14, 2021 Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo checks on a steward after she was hit by a ball during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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Soccer Football – Champions League – Group F – BSC Young Boys v Manchester United – Stadion Wankdorf, Bern, Switzerland- September 14, 2021 Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo checks on a steward after she was hit by a ball during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Cristiano Ronaldo had an eventful second debut in the UEFA Champions League for Manchester United. The Red Devils faced BSC Young Boys in a group stage match and lost the match 2-1 in the end. Cristiano Ronaldo did score a goal, but ultimately, it wasn’t enough.
However, it was Ronaldo’s pre-match antics that caught the eye as the Portuguese forward hit a steward with a shot in training. Ronaldo jumped the barrier to check on the unfortunate man as he received treatment and offered some words of apology. However, it was all good in the end as the steward looked like he was fine.
Cristiano Ronaldo hit steward with his shot in training before the clash.
He then jumped the barrier to check if he's alright while he received medical help 🤗
🎥 @DAZN_DEpic.twitter.com/stOrQ5ADP8
— VBET News (@VBETnews) September 14, 2021
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On the other hand, the match was a disaster for United. Ronaldo’s early goal couldn’t help United hold on. He followed up on his two goals against Newcastle United, bringing his tally to three goals in two matches. It was a sumptuous ball from Bruno Fernandes, curling in towards Ronaldo, who finished it off in the 13th minute.
However, things went bad afterwards as Aaron Wan-Bissaka got sent off for a reckless challenge in the 35th minute. While United looked like they would salvage some points from it, they lost to a late winner. Jesse Lingard’s loose pass saw Theoson Siebatcheu capitalise on it and chip the ball over De Gea to win the match in the 95th minute.
Cristiano Ronaldo and his start to life in the Premier League
United finally announced Ronaldo’s return amid much fanfare, as people around the world were excited to see him play for the club again. However, the International Break came in between, and Ronaldo could only join training last week.
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We keep moving forwards, @Cristiano! 📈#MUFC | #UCL
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 14, 2021
He did start in the game against Newcastle and proved his class by helping United win the game by 4-1. His opener was a tap-in, while the second was a goal that turned the match in United’s favour, coming from a wonderful Luke Shaw assist.
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If the beginning is anything to go by, United still have the same issues with consistency they did last season.
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