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Cristiano Ronaldo Starts and Scores in Second Manchester United Debut

Eighteen years after his first debut for Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo captivated Old Trafford just as he always has with a goal in his second club debut on Saturday.

After receiving an electrifying welcome, Ronaldo waited until first-half stoppage time to score his 119th career goal for United—his last goal for the club came against Manchester City on May 10, 2009.

The Portuguese star was practically gifted the goal when Newcastle keeper Freddie Woodman spilled Mason Greenwood's deflected shot right into the path of Ronaldo for the easy tap-in effort, which sent Old Trafford into a frenzy just before halftime.