Ronaldo Returns to Old Trafford with Brace for UnitedRonaldo Returns to Old Trafford with Brace for United Cristiano Ronaldo made a triumphant return to Old Trafford on Saturday, scoring a brace as Manchester United defeated Newcastle United 4-1 in the Premier League. The Portuguese superstar, who rejoined United from Juventus in August, received a standing ovation from the home crowd as he emerged from the tunnel. And he repaid their adulation with a stunning performance. Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 45th minute, heading home a cross from Luke Shaw. Just two minutes later, he doubled United’s lead with a clinical finish past Newcastle goalkeeper Karl Darlow. The second half saw more of the same dominance from United, with Bruno Fernandes adding a third goal in the 80th minute. Jesse Lingard sealed the victory in stoppage time with a goal from the penalty spot. Ronaldo’s brace marked his first goals for United since his return to the club. His performance was a reminder of his enduring quality and his ability to produce moments of magic even at the age of 36. The victory moved United up to third place in the Premier League standings. It also extended their unbeaten run to six games in all competitions. Speaking after the match, Ronaldo expressed his delight at being back at United and praised the support of the fans. “It was an incredible moment to come back to Old Trafford,” he said. “The fans were amazing, and it’s a dream to play in front of them again.” Ronaldo’s goals and performance delighted United fans, who had long clamored for his return. It was a truly special night for the club and for the legendary Portuguese forward.
