Ronaldo Returns to Old Trafford with Resounding VictoryRonaldo Returns to Old Trafford with Resounding Victory In an electrifying atmosphere, Cristiano Ronaldo made a triumphant return to his former stomping ground, Old Trafford, as Manchester United demolished Brighton & Hove Albion 3-0 in a scintillating Premier League clash. The Portuguese superstar, who left United for Real Madrid in 2009, was greeted with rapturous applause as he graced the pitch once more. The home crowd’s anticipation quickly turned into sheer jubilation as Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 51st minute. Latching onto a perfectly weighted pass from Nemanja Matic, Ronaldo unleashed a powerful strike that soared past Brighton goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. The crowd erupted in deafening cheers, marking a poignant moment in the club’s history. United continued to dominate the game, with Bruno Fernandes doubling their lead in the 70th minute. The Portuguese midfielder coolly slotted home a penalty after Jadon Sancho had been brought down inside the box. As the game approached its conclusion, English teenager Mason Greenwood sealed the victory with a stunning goal in the 89th minute. The 19-year-old controlled a high ball with remarkable composure and fired an unstoppable shot into the net. The final whistle sparked scenes of unrestrained joy at Old Trafford. Ronaldo had returned with a bang, scoring the winning goal and inspiring United to a convincing win. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the United manager, praised Ronaldo’s impact on the team. “He’s a special player with a winning mentality,” said Solskjaer. “He showed today why he’s one of the greatest of all time.” Ronaldo’s return has injected a new sense of belief and excitement into the United camp. With the Portuguese talisman leading the charge, the Red Devils will be hoping to challenge for the Premier League title this season and make a deep run in the Champions League.
