Things weren’t going well for Manchester United in Italy as Atalanta were taking control of the game leading by one. But then again, they have Cristiano Ronaldo, and he proved to be ruthless once more.
In times when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is facing heavy criticism and his job looks in danger, the former Real Madrid star is showing he’s still the prolific player that shone at Old Trafford to become one of the world’s best.
Now, Cristiano has cancelled out Josep Ilicic‘s opening goal to put his side level in a crucial game for their UEFA Champions League aspirations. Here, check out the video of his goal.
Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo scores for Man United against Atalanta
Cristiano Ronaldo got used to come up clutch in his second spell at Manchester United. He has netted against Villarreal to lift them to a much-needed win before scoring another winner vs. Atalanta at home.
This time, CR7 has taken care of rescuing his team when it was losing again. Right before halftime, Cristiano capped off a great play that now sees United with better chances of winning this clash.
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Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, currently serving as the Managing Editor of World Soccer Talk while continuing in his role as Managing Editor of Bolavip. He began his journey with Bolavip in February 2021, making a name for himself through comprehensive coverage of multiple sports, including soccer, with a specialty in original content and real-time reporting of major events such as the World Cup and UEFA Champions League finals. In June 2024, Martin took on the role of Subeditor, where he excelled in overseeing the publication of stories, assisting staff writers, and ensuring content quality. His prior experience includes managing social media for CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and Spanish, as well as reporting on Brazilian soccer for Sambafoot. In May 2025, Martin became Managing Editor of Bolavip, where he leads the team, drives the website's growth, and oversees content focused on sports news, analysis, interviews, and exclusive coverage. In November 2026, he expanded his editorial responsibilities by joining World Soccer Talk as Managing Editor, bringing his extensive experience in sports journalism and editorial leadership to the role.
