Video: Cristiano Ronaldo scores chip for Manchester United vs Villarreal
Cristiano Ronaldo came to the rescue again for Manchester United to put his side in front against Villarreal in a crucial UEFA Champions League matchup. Here, check out the video of his fantastic goal.
It's not been an easy couple of days for the Red Devils given that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was fired following many poor results, but Ronaldo is once again coming to the rescue in an important night for their continental aspirations.
Villarreal were holding the visitors to a goalless draw at Estadio de la Ceramica and it seemed like it would finish that way with twelve minutes for the final whistle. That's when Ronaldo came up clutch to put them in front.
Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo gives Man United the lead over Villarreal
Manchester United seized on a distraction from the rivals as Fred put pressure on Capoue, who received a pass from goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli, and Cristiano Ronaldo finished it perfectly with a beautiful chip to score the first goal of the game.
Martin O'Donnell is a sports writer for Bolavip US covering soccer, NFL, and NBA. Since February 2021, he brings live coverage from Conmebol, Concacaf, and UEFA action during international breaks. Occassionally, he may also write about other sports including MLB, boxing, tennis, or Formula 1. Holder of a bachelor's degree in Communication, Martin has combined his passion for sports and journalism by working as a bilingual digital content writer for different media outlets in English and Spanish.
