Ronaldo Breaks Goal-Scoring Record in Thrashing of LiverpoolRonaldo Breaks Goal-Scoring Record in Thrashing of Liverpool Cristiano Ronaldo etched his name further into the annals of football history on Saturday as he scored a record-breaking goal in Manchester United’s emphatic 5-0 victory over Liverpool at Old Trafford. The Portuguese superstar’s 38th-minute strike was his 760th career goal for club and country, surpassing the previous mark held by Czech-Austrian striker Josef Bican. Ronaldo celebrated the momentous occasion with a characteristic leap and roar, sending the home crowd into a frenzy. United’s performance was a masterclass in attacking football, with Bruno Fernandes opening the scoring after just five minutes. Paul Pogba added a third before halftime, and Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford completed the rout in the second half. Liverpool, who had won their previous 10 Premier League games, were completely outplayed by United’s relentless pressing and incisive passing. Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, and Roberto Firmino failed to make any significant impact on the game. The win was a major boost for United, who had endured a difficult start to the season. It moved them up to fifth in the Premier League standings, just three points behind fourth-placed Arsenal. Ronaldo’s goal-scoring exploits were widely celebrated across the football world. His former Real Madrid teammate Luka Modric hailed him as “the greatest of all time,” while Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski said he was “an inspiration to all young players.” The match also marked a significant milestone for United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who oversaw his 100th game in charge of the club. Solskjaer praised Ronaldo for his “incredible performance” and said it was “a special day for him and for the club.” With Ronaldo in breathtaking form, United will be confident of continuing their resurgence as they look to challenge for a place in the Premier League’s top four. And as the Portuguese maestro continues to break records, his legacy as one of the greatest footballers of all time continues to grow.
