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Ronaldo header seals United comeback win over Atalanta

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October 20, 2021 Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their third goal REUTERS

Cristiano Ronaldo headed in an 81st-minute winner as Manchester United came from two goals down to beat Atalanta 3-2 in a pulsating Champions League Group F at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

Mario Pasalic put Atalanta ahead in the 15th minute, turning in Davide Zappacosta's low ball from close range and United, with just one win in their last five games in all competitions, looked drained of belief.

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