Solskjaer praises Cristiano Ronaldo and recalls Portugal-Ireland: «You’ve done this so many times» – Man.
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Manchester United coach also highlighted the impact that the Portuguese star has on the team and in the stands
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer highlighted the importance of Manchester United’s triumph against Villarreal and he also left praise for Cristiano Ronaldo, after the game in the 2nd round of the Champions League, a competition that the red devils coach says is “magical” at Old Trafford.
“The Champions League is magical in Trafford Velho and sometimes history can help us. Tonight Cristiano [Ronaldo] made a good goal and Alex [Telles] scored a fantastic goal. This is what happens here at Old Trafford and it has happened so many times. We had to be cautious due to the wind and had no luck in the end, “he began by telling ‘BT Sport’.
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“Getting the three points at home is important. We know we need to get 10, maybe 12 points to go through. It’s an incredible result for the team and also for the team spirit. It’s the best way to win a game. . after the way we lost a few weeks ago. But this is football, there are ups and downs and today we have achieved a result that allows us to calculate “, he stressed, before leaving praise to Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored the winning goal for the red devils at 90 ‘+ 5.
“He’s done this so many times. When we saw him against the Republic of Ireland a few weeks ago. [por Portugal], missed a penalty, didn’t touch the ball much more, but then scored with two great headers in the last two minutes of the game. This is exactly what he has done throughout his career. It’s so strong mentally”, he stressed, providing:” I saw him all day today, a way how he prepared for this game, how focused he was and when he has that opportunity, it’s a goal. But the main thing about being a very good finisher is that he stays calm when the opportunity presents itself. “
He added: “It’s so good in front of goal and it has an impact on everyone: in the stands, the players and everyone.”
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