Watch: Ronaldo's late header caps huge United comeback vs. Atalanta
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Cristiano Ronaldo came to Manchester United's rescue yet again Wednesday, scoring the late winner in a five-goal Champions League thriller against Atalanta.
Atalanta enjoyed a 2-0 lead at halftime before United mounted a second-half comeback. After goals from Marcus Rashford and Harry Maguire, Ronaldo capped off the rally with a towering header in the 81st minute.
The victory moved United into first in Group F, two points ahead of Atalanta and Villarreal.
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CRISTIANO RONALDO IS INEVITABLE. 😤 pic.twitter.com/vDEfDTR8Bq
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0-2 down to 3-2 up 🤯
— DAZN Canada (@DAZN_CA) October 20, 2021
Cristiano Ronaldo delivers for United 👏 pic.twitter.com/jjrF2uLIAL
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