Ronald’s sights are gone? He scored one goal, but blew other chances. See how he did against Sherif Tiraspol

Manchester United finally secured their qualification to the Europa League knockout stage on Thursday with a very dominant performance against Sheriff Tiraspol. Cristiano Ronaldo, who appeared in the starting line-up, also intervened in the match. He scored a goal, but wasted other chances.

World Cup in Qatar without Cristiano Ronaldo? Unthinkable before the season, but if it were the case, no one could be surprised. Portugal will surely call him up if only because of his character, but his form is not great.

Of course, the fact that he hasn’t played much this season may have a lot to do with that. But when he does get a chance, he doesn’t exactly shine twice. Not even in the Europa League, where Manchester United are up against Real Sociedad, Sherif Tiraspol or Omonia Nicosia.

On Thursday, the Red Devils took on Tiraspol. Their performance was dominant, all round. Only the score could have been higher. A 3-0 win, however, is certainly pleasing. But will it please Ronaldo?

He was visible in the game, but it looked like he wasn’t the killer he used to be. He did get into a number of shooting opportunities, two in particular would have almost 100% ended in goals in his prime. But now it was different.

He wasted one 100% chance in the 27th minute. He then finished his typical action inaccurately in the second act. One goal was disallowed for offside.

But he did get a goal. In the 81st minute, he scored a dangerous header after a precise centering move. The goalkeeper knocked it away, but the Portuguese legend knocked the ball into the net.

Source: UEFA, Twitter