Ronaldo’s Sensational Hat-Trick Breaks Goal Drought at Old TraffordRonaldo’s Sensational Hat-Trick Breaks Goal Drought at Old Trafford After a frustrating goalless streak at Old Trafford, Cristiano Ronaldo finally silenced his critics with a sensational hat-trick that propelled Manchester United to a 3-2 victory over Norwich City. Ronaldo had come under scrutiny for his lack of goals in recent weeks, but he dispelled any doubts about his abilities with a clinical performance against the Canaries. The Portuguese superstar broke the deadlock just before half-time, latching onto a through ball from Marcus Rashford and firing into the bottom corner. Norwich equalized in the second half through Teemu Pukki, but Ronaldo restored United’s lead within minutes, nodding home from Alex Telles’ corner. Norwich refused to go down without a fight and Tim Krul’s long-range effort stunned the home crowd. However, Ronaldo had the final say, completing his hat-trick in the dying minutes with a powerful header from Bruno Fernandes’ cross. The hat-trick was Ronaldo’s first at Old Trafford since December 2021 and his 14th for United this season. It also marked his 60th career hat-trick, a milestone achieved by only a handful of players in football history. Ronaldo’s performance was a timely reminder of his enduring class and the impact he can have on the game. It also served as a boost for Manchester United, who have struggled for consistency in recent months. “He showed everyone what a great player he is,” said United manager Erik ten Hag after the match. “His finishing was fantastic and it was a great performance from the team.” Ronaldo’s hat-trick has rejuvenated the atmosphere at Old Trafford and given United renewed hope in their quest for a top-four finish in the Premier League. With the Portuguese superstar back among the goals, the Red Devils will be confident of securing a strong end to the season.
