Cristiano Ronaldo has shared a passionate message to Manchester United and their fans ahead of their second leg vs Atletico Madrid. The 37 year old took to Instagram and Twitter to send a message and fire up Manchester United for their upcoming Champions League clash. Ronaldo stated
“Tomorrow is one of those days that we’ve all been waiting for. One of those chances to show the world the reason why Old Trafford is known as the Theatre of Dreams. Let’s recreate the amazing atmosphere that we saw in our last home game and let’s keep our Champions League dream alive! We are Man. United! Let’s do this together! Let’s go, Devils! ????????????????”
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The Red Devils host Atletico Madrid in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16. After a 1-1 draw at the Wanda Metropolitano, Cristiano Ronaldo is determined to go through to the next round and keep their dream of winning the competition alive.
We are Man. United! Let’s do this together! Let’s go, Devils! ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/tyVGsnCyHh
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) March 14, 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo has been in red hot form and is at the back of record breaking performance. He became football’s all time leading goal scorer after his phenomenal hattrick against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. The striker will hope to carry this form into the Champions League and overcome Atletico Madrid once again.
Cristiano Ronaldo vs Atletico Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo has been a nightmare for Atletico Madrid. He has been devastating the Atletico Madrid defence ever since his early days in Spain. With 25 goals and 9 assists in 35 games vs Atletico, his record speaks for itself. Ronaldo also has 4 hattricks against the Spanish outfit. Over the years, the 5 time Ballon d or winner always seems to outdo Atletico Madrid, especially in the Champions League.
Cristiano Ronaldo vs Atletico Madrid: ????????
• Contributed 38 goals.
• Scored 25 goals
• 13 Assist feet
• 4 hat-trick
• 5 times, he knocked them out of the Champions League
• Two times, he won a title in front of them. (Final wins)Nightmare ???? pic.twitter.com/Z91VATVSZh
— TCR. (@TeamCRonaldo) March 7, 2021
Cristiano Ronaldo has two Champions League final victories for Real Madrid against their city rivals, in 2014 and 2016. The Portuguese international also scored a hattrick for the Los Blancos in the 2016/17 Champions League against Diego Simeone’s men.
During his tenure with Juventus in the Champions League. The Old Lady had lost 2-0 in Spain in the first leg and they had a mountain to climb in Turin. However, the Ronaldo struck thrice within 90 minutes to ensure that the Italian giants progress to the next round.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been Mr. Champions League. He looks to make his mark in Manchester once again and bring them the Champions League. The stage is set for an exciting encounter vs Atletico Madrid and it promises to deliver.