Champions League: Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal saves a dramatic point for Manchester United

After the game, Ronaldo his team was “a little lucky” in saving the draw against Atalanta.

“We never give up, we believe until the end, it’s a good result for us. The start was hard, we knew Atalanta put a lot of pressure, they have a great coach, when I played Juventus, they were always hard. We were a little lucky at the end, but it’s football .

“We still have to improve, we have different players, a different system, we have to adapt to each other, but it takes time. We have time to develop and be better.”

Back and forth

As it was difficult to separate Group F after three games, United’s trip to Bergamo had important consequences.

An impressive 3-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday had somewhat eased pressure on manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, but advancing to the next round of the Champions League could be vital if he is to continue in the post.

And it was an almost perfect start for a Norwegian when Scott McTominay’s early bent blow struck fascinatingly towards Atalanta’s goal before it only hit the pole when the goalkeeper was stuck.

And United only had to pay a minute later when the home team took the lead thanks to Iličić.

His shot just outside the area hit almost directly to David De Gea’s goal, and the Spaniard is disappointed that the ball was able to meander under him.

After grabbing that important first goal, Atalanta still looked ahead from the more dangerous side.

Zapata had a few snapshots, while the home team’s penalty claims failed even after the video assistant referee’s checks.

And they were forced to pay in the game’s break time before the end of the first half when United made their best offensive move in the game.

A great combination game between Mason Greenwood, Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes opened the Atalanta defense, and Fernandes ’delicate back heel left the ball invitingly to Ronaldo’s home door.

It was the goal of the Portuguese 138th Champions League and fourth in four matches played in Europe after returning to United.

After half-time and with Solskjaer’s words ringing in their ears, the United players were really energetic.

Fernandes ’more complex game opened the opening just 12 yards from the goal, but Jose Luis Palomino’s excellent block kept the score steady.

Palomino was involved at the other end of the field shortly after, providing Zapata with feed assistance to get Atalanta into the lead again.

The Colombian striker played Palomino with a long ball, and as United captain Harry Maguire pulled away, Zapata struck home, but not only the flag rose.

However, after a long VAR check lasting a total of two minutes and six seconds, the paint was finally given, which evoked joyful scenes among home fans.

United, who needed a goal to nail him back to the game, pushed and pushed – threw the attacking substitutes in hopes of changing the game.

Although the game seemed to be fading, Ronaldo once again came to United’s aid and hit home from the edge of the box, leveling the teams with just minutes left.