Barca Snatch Win As Man Utd Fight Back To Hold Atalanta

Manchester United after a shaky start against Atalanta fought back to secure a draw with Ronaldo scoring a brace to rescue the club.

Cristiano Ronaldo proved to be Manchester United’s Champions League saviour once again on Tuesday evening, striking late to preserve a crucial 2-2 draw.

The Portuguese international scored late in United’s 3-2 comeback triumph against the same opponents two weeks ago from two goals down. He previously scored late in United’s 2-1 comeback win against Villarreal in September.

The result keeps Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team in first place in Group F, level on points with Villarreal and two points ahead of Atalanta.

At Gewiss Stadium, Ronaldo’s latest comeback came in the 91st minute, after he had earlier struck to equal Josip Illicic’s opener before Zapata placed Atalanta back in front.

Later this weekend United will host their neighbours Manchester city on their return to Premier League action.

Meanwhile, Barcelona bolstered their Champions League hopes with a 1-0 win over Dynamo Kiev thanks to Ansu Fati’s superb second-half strike.

In his debut game in charge, interim coach Sergi Barjuan Barca was held to a 1-1 tie by Alaves. However, despite reports that Barcelona is likely to appoint club star Xavi Hernandez as Koeman’s replacement, Sergi’s side earned a narrow victory, ensuring that he can hand over the power to his successor with their position in Europe in such good shape.

The hosts failed to capitalize on their advantages, wasting many clear-cut chances and suffered a defeat to struggling Barca.

On Saturday, Barca travels to Celta Vigo in La Liga.