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Champions League: Ronaldo late show gives Man United win over Villarreal

September 29, 2021 Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates REUTERS

Cristiano Ronaldo grabbed a stoppage-time winner as Manchester United came from behind to secure a fortunate 2-1 Champions League Group F win over Villarreal at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

On the night he set the new record for the most appearances in the competition, the 36-year-old Portuguese delivered the killer blow to save his manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer from another disappointing result and the inevitable inquests.

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