Cristiano Ronaldo Marked His Return To Help Manchester United Qualify

Cristiano Ronaldo scored in a 3-0 victory over Sheriff Tiraspol at Old Trafford on Thursday to mark his return to the team and help Manchester United progress to the next round of the Europa League.

Diogo Dalot and Marcus Rashford scored headed goals in each half of a game that was dominated by Manchester United, and a late Cristiano Ronaldo goal sealed the triumph. Our fourth victory in the group stage ensures that the top spot will be decided at Real Sociedad the following week, avoiding a play-off against a third-placed team from the Champions League.

After a 1-0 win at Old Trafford, United has to win by two goals to defeat San Sebastian on the head-to-head.

Ronaldo was restored to the starting lineup by manager Erik ten Hag after being benched for Saturday's Premier League match with Chelsea owing to his behaviour in last week's victory over Tottenham. Ronaldo scored the game's third goal from close range after his original effort had been saved (81).

Marcus Rashford wants Manchester United to be even more ruthless in upcoming games despite the Reds' 3-0 victory over Sheriff Tiraspol on Thursday night. The 24-year-old joined Cristiano Ronaldo in a central position during our penultimate group match against the visitors as a second-half substitute. After the hour mark, Rashford headed in an impromptu goal off of a cross from Luke Shaw to give United a two-goal advantage.

In the second half, Erik ten Hag's team eliminated any chance of a tie, and Marcus praised the Reds for maintaining their composure.

When asked why United only led by one goal at halftime, Rashford told BT Sport, “I think it’s a mix between frustration and just calmness,”