Ronaldo Stuns with Dazzling Hat-trick as United Thrash LiverpoolRonaldo Stuns with Dazzling Hat-trick as United Thrash Liverpool In a pulsating encounter at Old Trafford, Cristiano Ronaldo stole the show with a breathtaking hat-trick as Manchester United demolished arch-rivals Liverpool 5-0. The Portuguese maestro opened his account in the 7th minute, latching onto a through ball from Bruno Fernandes and sending a clinical finish past Alisson Becker. Ronaldo doubled his tally just 20 minutes later, capitalizing on a defensive lapse from Liverpool to tap home from close range. Liverpool, who had been in impressive form entering the match, struggled to cope with United’s rampant attacking trio of Ronaldo, Fernandes, and Anthony Elanga. The latter extended the home side’s lead in the 35th minute, nodding in a cross from Marcus Rashford. With the Reds reeling, Ronaldo completed his hat-trick in the second half. In the 50th minute, he converted a penalty with aplomb after Mohamed Salah had brought down Elanga. Just three minutes later, Ronaldo unleashed a stunning volley from the edge of the box, leaving Alisson rooted to the spot. The United faithful erupted in ecstasy as the final whistle blew, celebrating a famous victory over their sworn enemies. Ronaldo’s hat-trick marked his second in as many games and put him atop the Premier League scoring charts. Liverpool’s defeat was a major blow to their title hopes, while United’s triumph propelled them into contention for a top-four finish. The match will go down in history as one of the most dominant performances by a United side in recent years, and Ronaldo’s hat-trick will be etched into the annals of Premier League folklore.