Cristiano Ronaldo’s time at Manchester United was nothing short of legendary. During his six-year spell at the club, he became one of the greatest players in the world, scoring incredible goals and leading the team to multiple titles. Here are ten of his most legendary moments at Manchester United:
- First Hat-trick – Ronaldo scored his first hat-trick for Manchester United in a 6-0 victory against Newcastle United on 12th January 2008.
- PFA Player of the Year Awards – Ronaldo won the PFA Player of the Year award for the first time in 2007 and then went on to win the award again in 2008.
- First League Title – Ronaldo played a pivotal role in Manchester United’s title-winning campaign in the 2006-07 season, scoring 17 goals and providing several assists.
- Champions League Triumph – Ronaldo helped Manchester United win the Champions League in 2008, scoring eight goals in the competition, including a header in the final against Chelsea.
- Free-Kick Against Portsmouth – Ronaldo scored a stunning free-kick against Portsmouth in January 2008, which has been widely regarded as one of the best free-kicks of his career.
- Goal Against Roma – In 2007, Ronaldo scored a stunning goal against Roma in the Champions League quarter-finals, which saw him dribble past several defenders before slotting the ball into the net.
- Solo Goal Against Fulham – Ronaldo scored a remarkable solo goal against Fulham in 2007, where he ran the length of the pitch before scoring with a composed finish.
- Hat-trick Against Arsenal – In the 2008-09 season, Ronaldo scored a hat-trick against Arsenal in the Champions League semi-final, which helped Manchester United reach the final.
- Free-kick Against Porto – Ronaldo scored another stunning free-kick against Porto in the Champions League quarter-finals in 2009, which helped Manchester United progress to the next round.
- Last Game for Manchester United – Ronaldo’s last game for Manchester United was in the Champions League final against Barcelona in 2009. Although United lost the match, Ronaldo still put in a brilliant performance, showcasing his immense talent and skill