Cristiano Ronaldo 2022: Cristiano Ronaldo was back amongst the goals in mid-week when he left Sanchez rooted to the spot for United’s opener.
The Portuguese received the ball and skipped past 2 players before lashing home to give United the opening goal of the contest.
At the end of 90 minutes, this turned out to be the match-winner as United won 2-0 with Bruno Fernandes scoring the other to complete the formalities.
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Not only was this Ronaldo’s first goal of 2022, ending his six-game drought but also took him to the top of a record this season.
Cristiano has now scored 5 match-winning goals this season and sits pretty at the top in the list for most match-winning goals this campaign
Match winning goals EPL 2022 List
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Ronaldo- 5 goals
Jimenez- 4 goals
Salah- 4 goals
Jota- 4 goals
Sterling- 4 goals
Even after going through a six-game drought in the Premier League, Ronaldo is still leading the charts shows his magnificence in pressure situations.
Cristiano’s habit of scoring crucial goals throughout his career is a known fact but to do it on return to a competitive league such as EPL is sheer brilliance.
The finished 37 year old Cristiano Ronaldo. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/e2PlBz7V3r
— The CR7 Timeline. (@TimelineCR7) February 18, 2022
His 2nd goal vs Newcastle, Opener vs Spurs, Penalties vs Arsenal and Norwich before capping it off with the drought-breaking goal vs Brighton.
These were the goals from Cristiano that ensured he is on top of the pile in terms of being an impactful player.
Cristiano Ronaldo record vs Leeds United
CR7 is yet to score against Leeds United in the Premier League. He has faced them just once in his career, way back in October 2003 when United won 1-0.
Ronaldo could become the 1st player in Premier League history to have faced the same opponent after such a big gap (18 years 125 days), if he starts.
Last time Cristiano Ronaldo faced Leeds United was in October 2003. How time flies. pic.twitter.com/0pkNYVSuF7
— ZEE⁷ (@FutbolZEE) February 18, 2022
Leeds could also become the 123rd team victim of his scoring boots; if he finds the net.
Preparation for UCL tie vs Atletico Madrid
Ronaldo looks a certain starter against Leeds United on Sunday after Cavani was ruled out due to injury.
Hence, this is a chance for the Portuguese to warm-up for the mid-week UCL clash against Atletico Madrid; a team who Ronaldo has tormented.
He looks to add to his 9 goals this season and would be upbeat to enter the double-digit goal tally in style.
