Manchester United will watch up to his talisman forward Cristiano Ronaldo in the role of the Red Devils welcome the Spanish champion in charge of Atletico Madrid for the return leg of a Champions League perfectly in poised last 16 draw on Tuesday.
Ronaldo gave to United fans quick View of what they thought they were getting from his second arriving at Old Trafford with a trio of hammering finishes to see off Tottenham 3-2 on On Saturday.
The 59th hat in career trick of Ronaldo’s career has been just his second for United ea first in 14 years like hers second the spell has failed to match the hype around his signature in August.
United go to a draw on Tuesday against Atletico, after the 1-1 in the Spanish capital, knowing that European glory is the only one that remains chance of silverware in this season.
By Diego Simeone side it was the best team for the majority of his home leg but suffered a draw in the final – though in the absence of the goals in away from home rule this has a lower weight than before.
Both teams they are climbing towards finish in the top four nationwide a qualify for next Champions League of the season, but Ronaldo is superb show against The Spurs have raised the mood at Old Trafford.
“Everyone in this city every Man United fan, all the players all the staff, us want to proceed in last eight of the Champions League, “he said interim manager Ralf Rangnick.
Ronaldo also tends to save his best for the Champions. This season was no different as he scored six targets in the group phases just to ensure United did not suffer the ignominy of a group exit from the scene for the second consecutive season.
Athletic know that all too well. Between 2014 and 2019 Ronaldo was on the opposite side for all five of their exits in the ko rounds of the Champions, twice inflict the ultimate blow, blow in final defeats against Real Madrid.
As United’s fights have been laid bare, Ronaldo may not be the force it once was.
However, it is still the one by Simeone men will fear more to come back to persecute them on the big occasion.
Ajax welcome Benfica
In the other game of the night, the Dutch champion Ajax will welcome his teammates former Benfica champion in Amsterdam after a 2-2 draw in Lisbon.
Ajax was one of the surprises of the group phase – joining Liverpool and Bayern Munich as unique teams with six wins from six matches – but that twice leads abandoned in the draw at Benfica.
Ajax is in the last 16 for the second time since 2006, although it has reached the semifinals the last time has come this far three seasons ago.
The Dutch club is led by forward Sebastien Haller, the first player to score in its opening seven Champions League games and the fastest at 11 goals in the competition’S history.
The Dutch side has already equaled his most prolific Champions League campaign with 22 goals.
Two-time European champion Benfica, on on the other hand, it is trying to achieve the quarterfinals for the fifth time.
Hope to count on the return of Roman Yaremchuk, Nicolas Otamendi and Gilberto, who they were breastfeeding injuries and did not play in The team’s 1-1 draw against Vizella in The Portuguese league on Friday.
Manchester United will watch up to his talisman forward Cristiano Ronaldo in the role of the Red Devils welcome the Spanish champion in charge of Atletico Madrid for the return leg of a Champions League perfectly in poised last 16 draw on Tuesday.
Ronaldo gave to United fans quick View of what they thought they were getting from his second arriving at Old Trafford with a trio of hammering finishes to see off Tottenham 3-2 on On Saturday.
The 59th hat in career trick of Ronaldo’s career has been just his second for United ea first in 14 years like hers second the spell has failed to match the hype around his signature in August.
United go to a draw on Tuesday against Atletico, after the 1-1 in the Spanish capital, knowing that European glory is the only one that remains chance of silverware in this season.
By Diego Simeone side it was the best team for the majority of his home leg but suffered a draw in the final – though in the absence of the goals in away from home rule this has a lower weight than before.
Both teams they are climbing towards finish in the top four nationwide a qualify for next Champions League of the season, but Ronaldo is superb show against The Spurs have raised the mood at Old Trafford.
“Everyone in this city every Man United fan, all the players all the staff, us want to proceed in last eight of the Champions League, “he said interim manager Ralf Rangnick.
Ronaldo also tends to save his best for the Champions. This season was no different as he scored six targets in the group phases just to ensure United did not suffer the ignominy of a group exit from the scene for the second consecutive season.
Athletic know that all too well. Between 2014 and 2019 Ronaldo was on the opposite side for all five of their exits in the ko rounds of the Champions, twice inflict the ultimate blow, blow in final defeats against Real Madrid.
As United’s fights have been laid bare, Ronaldo may not be the force it once was.
However, it is still the one by Simeone men will fear more to come back to persecute them on the big occasion.
Ajax welcome Benfica
In the other game of the night, the Dutch champion Ajax will welcome his teammates former Benfica champion in Amsterdam after a 2-2 draw in Lisbon.
Ajax was one of the surprises of the group phase – joining Liverpool and Bayern Munich as unique teams with six wins from six matches – but that twice leads abandoned in the draw at Benfica.
Ajax is in the last 16 for the second time since 2006, although it has reached the semifinals the last time has come this far three seasons ago.
The Dutch club is led by forward Sebastien Haller, the first player to score in its opening seven Champions League games and the fastest at 11 goals in the competition’S history.
The Dutch side has already equaled his most prolific Champions League campaign with 22 goals.
Two-time European champion Benfica, on on the other hand, it is trying to achieve the quarterfinals for the fifth time.
Hope to count on the return of Roman Yaremchuk, Nicolas Otamendi and Gilberto, who they were breastfeeding injuries and did not play in The team’s 1-1 draw against Vizella in The Portuguese league on Friday.