Cristiano Ronaldo he is a purposeful beast. The Portuguese striker stood for Manchester United and scored all three goals in a 3-2 win over Norwich at Old Trafford. The Red Devils led 2-0 in the first half, but the visit was equal in the second half, until the Portuguese striker fired a free kick 15 minutes from time to regain the advantage.

In this way, the team led by German Ralf Rangnick added 54 points and climbed to fifth place, the first of two to qualify for the Europa League. however, the desire is to access the Champions League, but for that it must be included in the first four. There’s Tottenham, with 57 points, who on Saturday fell 1-0 at home against Brighton (Cuti Romero started at home and Alexis MacAllister on visit).

input, Cristiano clarified that he was inspired 7 minutes into the match he made it 1-0 for the place. Elanga pressed Gibson at the start, stole the ball and gave the Portuguese a goal, unforgiving. United gave an entrance blow.

And at 32, Cristiano has risen above anyone in the area after a corner from the right and headed to Bruno Fernandes ’cross to make it 2-0. It was a sunny afternoon for the locals heading towards the definitive win against the final team in the standings.

But Norwich reacted. He earned the discount before the end of the first half in a great game from the left that led to Pukki’s specific center for the head of Kieran Dowell, who discounted and made it 2-1. And in 7 of the supplements, both Pukki defined for 2-2. Again there is a long face in the stands of Theater of Dreams.

Rangnick sought solutions on the bench (Alejandro Garnacho remained there, recently called up to Lionel Scaloni’s Argentine National Team): Juan Mata, Marcus Rashford and Nemanja Matic entered. But the key to success was Ronaldo: 15 minutes from the end, the Portuguese scored with a violent bang from a free kick at the door of the place. Great goal and delirium in celebration for United, who are still dreaming of getting into top competition in Europe, along with the Portuguese, who have 15 shouts in the Premier and the third top scorer behind Salah (20) and Son (17). ).