PREMIER - Cristiano Ronaldo aids United to a win against Atalanta
Cristiano Ronaldo saved Manchester United once more on Wednesday, hitting the game-winning goal late in a five-goal Champions League thriller against Atalanta.
Atalanta took the lead when Davide Zappacosta was set free down the right flank by a fast free kick, and his low cross was met by Mario Paali in the middle.
Merih Demiral outjumped Harry Maguire from a corner and headed past David de Gea to make it 2-0.
United equalized in the second half when Bruno Fernandes slipped Marcus Rashford in behind the Atalanta defense with a fantastic pass, and the England striker finished the job.
The hosts kept up the pressure and were rewarded with 15 minutes remaining when a cross eluded everyone and found skipper Maguire at the back post to lash home.
United's comeback was finished in spectacular manner when Cristiano Ronaldo soared high to head home a 3-2 victory.
United now leads Group F by two points, two points ahead of Atalanta and Villarreal.
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