Manchester United managed to beat Leeds United with a score of 4-2 in the 2021/2022 Premier League continued match.
The Leeds United vs Manchester United match took place at Elland Road Stadium, Leeds, Sunday (20/2).
Man Utd appear adamant in this match. Meanwhile, Leeds also appeared with high fighting spirit.
The Red Devils managed to open the scoring in the 34th minute through Harry Maguire after continuing Luke Shaw’s pass.
After winning 1-0, Man Utd appear more confident. In the 45th minute, the Red Devils Team managed to increase the advantage to 2-0 through Bruno Fernandes’ goal.
Unfortunately, early in the second half Man Utd experienced a decline in game performance. Leeds United took advantage of this situation to score two goals in one minute.
Leeds managed to open the scoring in the 53rd minute through Rodrigo’s goal after continuing Junior Firpo’s pass. One minute later, Leeds managed to score a second goal through Raphinha.
Man Utd immediately increased the intensity of the attack. Man Utd finally managed to regain the lead through Fred’s goal in the 70th minute after continuing Jadon Sancho’s pass.
In the 88th minute, Man Utd managed to increase the advantage to 4-2 through Anthony Elanga’s goal after continuing Bruno Fernandes’ pass.
No additional goals were created until the game ended, Manchester United won 4-2 over Leeds United.
This victory is the capital to increase the confidence of the Man Utd players to face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Thursday (24/2).
After the match, Ronaldo considered the victory over Leeds as a valuable asset to face the first leg of the Champions League last 16 against Atletico Madrid in midweek.
“A very important Premier League win before we shifted focus to the Champions League and went to Madrid. We’re back on track. We’re still United!” Ronaldo wrote on his personal Twitter.
Man Utd will visit Atletico’s headquarters at Wanda Metropolitano, Madrid, in the first leg of the Champions League last 16, Thursday (24/2).
This match has its own meaning for Ronaldo. He will return to the City of Madrid which has been his home while defending Real Madrid. However, this time he will return there to face his former city rivals, Atletico Madrid.
After leaving Real Madrid, Ronaldo has faced Atletico four times. All four matches took place in Juventus’ uniform.
Ronaldo vs Atletico record is very good. Ronaldo has won three of his last four matches and drew one. The owner of five Ballon d’Or trophies has also successfully scored three goals in four matches.
