Ronaldo Stuns with Hat-Trick as United Thrash CityRonaldo Stuns with Hat-Trick as United Thrash City Cristiano Ronaldo sent shockwaves through the Etihad Stadium as he inspired Manchester United to a remarkable 4-1 thrashing of Manchester City on Sunday. The Portuguese maestro silenced the home crowd with a devastating display of finishing, netting a sensational hat-trick that left Pep Guardiola’s side reeling. United opened the scoring in the 23rd minute when Ronaldo latched onto a pinpoint pass from Marcus Rashford and fired a clinical left-footed shot into the bottom corner. Just four minutes later, the 37-year-old doubled his tally, this time with a stunning free-kick that curled over the wall and nestled in the top right corner. Ronaldo completed his hat-trick in the 38th minute, taking advantage of a defensive mix-up to tap in a simple finish. His clinical finishing and impeccable positioning left City’s defenders chasing shadows. Manchester City managed to pull one back through Jack Grealish, but United’s lead was never in doubt. They held on comfortably through the second half, with Ronaldo dominating the spotlight. The victory was a major statement of intent from United, who moved up to fourth in the Premier League table. Ronaldo’s performance was a timely reminder of his enduring quality and his ability to inspire his team to greatness. For City, the defeat ended a four-match winning streak and dealt a blow to their title ambitions. Guardiola must now find a way to restore his team’s confidence and spark a response in the remaining matches of the season. As for Ronaldo, his hat-trick against City will go down in history as one of his finest performances in a United shirt. The Portuguese icon continues to defy age and prove that he remains a force to be reckoned with in the world of football.
