It might only have been a penalty in a routine win over modest opposition, but Lisandro Martinez claims Cristiano Ronaldo ’s first goal of the season was huge for him and Manchester United.
Ronaldo’s spot-kick in United’s 2-0 Europa League win over Sheriff Tiraspol has got him off the mark after he had drawn a blank in his first seven appearances. Ronaldo netted 24 times to become United’s top scorer last season and Martinez says they will need his goals again as Erik ten Hag continues his Dutch revolution.
“We know how big Cristiano Ronaldo’s goals are,” said the defender. “It’s very important that he scored for his confidence and for the team.”
