Ronaldo Returns to Old Trafford with Brace in United’s TriumphRonaldo Returns to Old Trafford with Brace in United’s Triumph Cristiano Ronaldo marked his thunderous return to Old Trafford with a brace, guiding Manchester United to a 4-1 victory over Newcastle United in the Premier League. The iconic Portuguese forward, who left Old Trafford in 2009, was greeted with a rapturous reception from the home crowd. And he wasted no time in making his presence felt. In the 21st minute, Ronaldo latched onto a perfect ball from Luke Shaw, calmly rounded goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, and slotted home United’s opener. The Stretford End erupted in delirium as Ronaldo celebrated his first goal back at his former club. Ronaldo’s second strike came just before half-time. After a clever pass from Bruno Fernandes, Ronaldo cut inside and unleashed a powerful shot that soared into the top corner. The goal was a testament to Ronaldo’s enduring brilliance and left Newcastle reeling. Newcastle did pull one back early in the second half through Javier Manquillo, but United were unfazed. Bruno Fernandes restored their two-goal lead with a stunning long-range effort, and Jesse Lingard put the game beyond doubt late on. Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United was a moment of pure nostalgia for fans. His two goals, coupled with a Man of the Match performance, reminded everyone why he is a true legend of the game. United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was delighted with Ronaldo’s impact. “He is a great leader and a great example for the youngsters,” Solskjaer said. “He shows that even at 36 years old, you can still make a difference.” With Ronaldo back in the fold, United will hope to challenge for major trophies this season. Their next match is away to Young Boys in the Champions League on Tuesday.
