Cristiano Ronaldo’s first goal on Man Utd return in pictures
Cristiano Ronaldo has reacted after Manchester United’s stirring win over Atalanta in the Champions League on Wednesday. The Portugal international bagged a dramatic winner to spare Ole Gunnar Solskjaer from further scrutiny. And it capped off an electric night of action at Old Trafford.
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Cristiano Ronaldo was delighted after Man Utd beat Atalanta (Image: GETTY)
"I thought we played well first half too. Two chances, two goals.
“It had to stop if we are to survive. We have a habit of doing this at this club.
“I thought we played well and they scored a goal out of nothing and then another set-piece. But they never stopped believing and kept going.
"Don't disrespect the players. They play for Manchester United and they know they are the luckiest men in the world.
“Tonight they are the luckiest men in the world because they get to play for Manchester United. That is what so many millions of boys and girls want to do.
"He had chances in the first half but Marcus kept on going. He got a knock but he is going to be very important for us.
“It was instinctive finish from Harry. I don't think you would have expected him to score that one.
Cristiano Ronaldo was hailed by Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after Atalanta heroics (Image: GETTY)
“And Cristiano is great in front of goal. If anyone wants to criticise him for effort and work-rate just watch this game. Watch how he runs around.
"At half-time, I said make sure we get the next goal, because then we win the game.
“As long as we don't concede I was pretty sure we would win the game. It was just about taking chances."
And Maguire also addressed the win.
"The first half we conceded two bad goals,” he said. “Two big moments in the game.
“For the first they caught us out and then the second it is a set-play that we shouldn't be conceding.
“We created a lot of chances in the first half so we knew at half-time that the next goal would be crucial.
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“We got the goals we needed and deserved and I think we deserved the win in the end. Yes, we made it difficult but it is a tremendous victory in the end.
"I had eyes on it all the way [Cristiano Ronaldo's goal]. I was right behind him.
“His leap, his timing, it was perfect right in the corner. We see it day in, day out in training and in the goals he has scored throughout his career.
“He has come up with a massive goal for us again in the Champions League.
"It is normally with my head [that he scores]. I have not managed to put one away. It is my first goal for the season and the Champions league. A proud moment with my family here.
"We were two goals down and we need to sharpen up with that.
“We are working hard to be more solid but it is about winning and the last three or four games we have conceded too many set-pieces.
“It is fine margins but we need to do better. We showed great togetherness. We were clapped off at half-time by some of these fans and they gave us the belief we needed."