Ronaldo Returns to Old Trafford with Brace, Leading Manchester United to VictoryRonaldo Returns to Old Trafford with Brace, Leading Manchester United to Victory Cristiano Ronaldo made a triumphant return to Old Trafford on Saturday, scoring a brace to lead Manchester United to a crucial 3-1 victory over Newcastle United. The Portuguese superstar, who had previously played for the Red Devils from 2003 to 2009, was welcomed back to a thunderous ovation from the home crowd. Ronaldo’s first goal came in the 45th minute, when he pounced on a loose ball in the penalty area and fired an unstoppable shot into the bottom corner. The strike marked his 120th goal for Manchester United in all competitions. Just seven minutes after the restart, Ronaldo doubled United’s lead with a spectacular header. Aaron Wan-Bissaka floated a cross into the box, and Ronaldo soared above the Newcastle defenders to nod the ball past Karl Darlow in goal. Newcastle pulled one back through Javier Manquillo in the 56th minute, giving the visitors a glimmer of hope. However, Manchester United remained composed and sealed the victory with a clinical strike from Bruno Fernandes in the 80th minute. Ronaldo’s return to Old Trafford has reignited the excitement and optimism among the United faithful. The team has now won three of its last four matches in all competitions, with Ronaldo contributing four goals and one assist. The Portuguese forward’s experience and leadership will be vital for Manchester United as they aim to challenge for major honors this season. With Ronaldo back in the fold, the Red Devils will be a force to be reckoned with in both the Premier League and the Champions League. The victory over Newcastle has lifted Manchester United into the top half of the table, just three points behind league leaders Liverpool. The Red Devils will next face Young Boys in the Champions League on Wednesday before returning to Premier League action against West Ham United on Sunday.