At 4:00 a.m. Beijing time on November 3, a key match in the Champions League group stage f, Atalanta hosted Manchester United. In the first half, Ilicic opened the scoring, Cristiano Ronaldo scored in stoppage time, and the two teams temporarily fought to 1-1.
In the 5th minute, Marcus Rashford's powerful shot was blocked, Pogba scored again, Ande McTominay fired from the edge of the penalty area, and the ball hit the defender and changed line, hitting the far post.
In the 12th minute, Scott McTominay made a mistake, Zapata got the ball into the box, suddenly a stop completely shook the defense, then sent a cross, Ilicic wrapped up in place and pushed directly, De Gea saved the mistake, the ball rolled from his armpit into the net! After var verification, the goal is valid! Atalanta leads 1-0!
In this campaign, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer lined up in a 532 formation, with Luke Shaw, Maguire, Varane, Bailly and Van Bissaka teaming up in the defensive line. However, United fell into the familiar backward situation. According to statistics, in the past 10 games, Manchester United have conceded the first goal in 7 games.
In first-half stoppage time, Greenwood penetrated the oblique plug, Bruno Fernandez knocked back on his heels, and Ronaldo followed up with a powerful shot! 1-1, Manchester United equalised!
Since his return to Manchester United, the 36-year-old Ronaldo has scored eight goals, each worth thousands of dollars. The Portuguese superstar is not only a hero for Manchester United, but also a savior for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. It is worth mentioning that he is also the first Manchester United player to score four consecutive Champions League games in nearly 18 years. It was also Ronaldo's 126th goal for United, tying Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and placing him at 7th in the all-time top scorer list.
From the chagrin of holding his head when he conceded the ball to the iconic vacated celebration after the goal, even the opponent's coach Gaspelini gave Ronaldo a round of applause on the sidelines.