Ronaldo’s Brace Leads Manchester United to Victory in Thrilling Derby MatchRonaldo’s Brace Leads Manchester United to Victory in Thrilling Derby Match Manchester United emerged victorious in the highly anticipated Manchester derby on Saturday, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring a stunning brace to secure a 2-1 win over Manchester City. The match, played at Old Trafford, was a tense and thrilling affair from start to finish. The home side started brightly but City took the lead against the run of play midway through the first half. Jack Grealish skipped past two United defenders before finding Kevin De Bruyne, who fired home from the edge of the box. United responded strongly to going behind, and they were level just before the half-time whistle. Jadon Sancho played a perfectly weighted cross to Ronaldo, who headed powerfully past Ederson to equalize. The second half continued in the same vein, with both teams creating chances and looking to take the lead. Ronaldo had another superb opportunity to score, but his shot hit the post. However, the Portuguese superstar was not to be denied. In the 78th minute, he received the ball on the left wing and drove past two City defenders. He then cut inside and curled a stunning shot into the far corner of the net. Ronaldo’s goal sent Old Trafford into raptures and gave United a deserved lead. City pressed for an equalizer, but United held on to secure all three points. The win was a huge boost for United, who moved into fifth place in the Premier League table. It was also a significant victory for manager Erik ten Hag, who has faced criticism since taking over the club in the summer. Ronaldo was the undoubted star of the show, scoring his 18th and 19th goals of the season. The 37-year-old continues to defy expectations and is proving that he is still one of the best players in the world. Manchester United will now look to build on their derby victory when they face Omonia Nicosia in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday.
