Ronaldo’s Old Trafford Return Ends in Dramatic DrawRonaldo’s Old Trafford Return Ends in Dramatic Draw In a pulsating encounter at Old Trafford, Cristiano Ronaldo’s highly anticipated return to his former stomping ground ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw between Manchester United and Everton. The atmosphere was electric as Ronaldo made his first appearance at the Theatre of Dreams since rejoining United this summer. The Portuguese superstar received a rapturous ovation from the home crowd, who had eagerly awaited his homecoming. Ronaldo started the match in blistering form, causing headaches for the Everton defense. In the 12th minute, he latched onto a loose ball and unleashed a thunderous shot that rattled the crossbar. United continued to dominate, and they eventually broke the deadlock in the 28th minute through Anthony Martial. However, Everton refused to lie down. Richarlison equalized for the visitors just minutes later, tapping in at the far post after a scramble in the United penalty area. The second half was equally entertaining. United regained the lead in the 55th minute when Marcus Rashford converted a penalty after Abdoulaye Doucoure fouled Martial in the box. But Everton again fought back, and Michael Keane headed home a corner to level the score once more. In the closing stages, both teams had chances to win the match. Ronaldo came closest when he hit the post with a free-kick in the 89th minute. But it was not to be for either side, and the points were shared. Despite the draw, Ronaldo’s performance was met with rapturous applause from the United faithful. The Portuguese striker showed glimpses of his former brilliance, and his return has undoubtedly given the Red Devils a major boost. The draw left United in fourth place in the Premier League table, while Everton moved up to eighth. The two sides will both be hoping for better results when they return to action next weekend.
