Ronaldo’s Hat-Trick Powers United to Triumph Over SpursRonaldo’s Hat-Trick Powers United to Triumph Over Spurs In a pulsating encounter at Old Trafford, Cristiano Ronaldo turned back the clock with a scintillating hat-trick as Manchester United secured a resounding 3-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur. From the outset, United dominated possession and dictated the tempo. However, it was the visitors who struck first when Heung-min Son capitalized on a defensive lapse to give Spurs an early advantage. Unfazed, Ronaldo rallied his team and equalized with a stunning header in the 39th minute. Just before the stroke of halftime, he completed his brace with a clinical finish from close range. The second half began with Spurs looking to regain their lead, but United’s defense stood firm. In the 81st minute, Ronaldo delivered the knockout blow. After receiving a cross from Marcus Rashford, he unleashed an unstoppable shot that flew into the top corner. Tottenham’s consolation goal from Harry Kane in the dying minutes proved to be too little, too late. United had done enough to claim all three points and extend their unbeaten run to four games. Ronaldo’s hat-trick was his first since returning to Old Trafford and his 59th for the club. The Portuguese icon now has 807 career goals, moving him closer to Gerd Muller’s all-time record of 855. Manager Erik ten Hag hailed Ronaldo’s performance as “exceptional” and credited the team’s resilience after conceding the early goal. “We showed great character and determination to come back from behind,” he said. With this victory, United move into fifth place in the Premier League table, while Spurs drop to eighth. The momentum is now with the Red Devils as they prepare for a crucial Champions League clash against Omonia on Thursday.
