Ronaldo Scores Hat-Trick as United Triumph Over City in Derby ThrillerRonaldo Scores Hat-Trick as United Triumph Over City in Derby Thriller In a pulsating Manchester derby at Old Trafford, Cristiano Ronaldo stole the show with a scintillating hat-trick as Manchester United emerged victorious over bitter rivals Manchester City. The match kicked off at a frenetic pace, and it was the visitors who took the early lead. Kevin De Bruyne exploited United’s defensive lapse to slot home in the fifth minute. However, Ronaldo would not be denied. In the 23rd minute, he equalized with a perfectly placed header from an Aaron Wan-Bissaka cross. The Portuguese superstar then put United ahead in the 45th minute with a sublime free kick that left Ederson with no chance. City attempted to fight back after the interval, but Ronaldo was in unstoppable form. In the 68th minute, he completed his hat-trick, brilliantly controlling a Raphael Varane pass and firing a thunderous shot into the net. The goal sparked wild celebrations in the stands as United fans witnessed another iconic moment from their legendary striker. City refused to give up and pulled one back through Jack Grealish in the 78th minute. However, United held on for a thrilling 3-2 victory, securing their first Premier League triumph over their city rivals since 2019. Ronaldo’s hat-trick was his 60th in his illustrious career, and it propelled him to the top of the Premier League scoring charts with 18 goals. The result also saw United close the gap on City in the title race, moving to within two points of the league leaders. It was a night to remember for United fans, who witnessed their team rise to the occasion in a fiercely contested match. Ronaldo’s performance was nothing short of extraordinary, leaving both sets of supporters in awe of his enduring brilliance.
