Cristiano Ronaldo UCL: Cristiano Ronaldo has broken a record even before the start of Manchester United next UCL clash against Villarreal.
The Portuguese with his 178th appearance tonight becomes the most capped player in the history of the Champions League, overtaking Iker Casillas (177).
Ronaldo made his 177th appearance in the UCL on MD 1 as Manchester United lost 2-1 to Young Boys in Switzerland and registered a goal that day.
Cristiano will lead the line for Manchester United tonight as they eye a winning return to the Champions League against the Yellow Submarine.
Cristiano 178; beats UCL record
Also read: Cristiano Ronaldo equals Casillas for most UEFA Champions League appearances with 177
Ronaldo will look to continue his fine goal scoring form by marking his record-breaking day with a goal or even more as Man United aim a first win of the UCL campaign.
CR7 returned to Manchester United during the last few after a gap of 11 years following his exit from Juventus in the summer.
He has a number of records to his name and adds another feather to his cap with the most appearances record.
👑 Cristiano Ronaldo will make his 900th club career app v Villarreal this evening
⚽️ 678 goals
🏆 23 Major club trophies
😲 48 club hat-tricks pic.twitter.com/c1XE5nak0f— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) September 29, 2021
The Manchester United striker has 4 goals in 4 appearances since his return to the Red Devils.
