Champions, United-Atalanta 3-2: Ronaldo decides

Manchester United beat Atalanta 3-2 in the match valid for the third day of Group B of the Champions League. The Nerazzurri, ahead 2-0 at half-time, suffered the comeback of the red devils who overturned the match in the second half, crowning the run-up with Ronaldo’s decisive goal. The knockout leaves Atalanta at 4 points, with Villarreal, 2 points behind the leaders United. Gasperini’s formation wastes everything he builds in the first half. At 16 ‘, Ilicic turns on Zappacosta who puts the ball in the middle for Pasalic: split, ball in the net and 0-1. United try to react with a shot from Fred that doesn’t scare Musso. Atalanta, on the other hand, hit again in the 29th minute. Corner, Demiral takes off and horns to perfection: 0-2. The hosts showed up with Rashford, who splintered the crossbar before half-time. The script changes in the second half, the match reopens in the 53rd minute. Ilicic’s mistake, Bruno Fernandes can trigger Rashford who hits the mark this time: 1-2. The pressure of the red devils produced the post hit by McTominay in the 58th minute. Atalanta collapses in the final. Maguire finds the winning paw for the 2-2 in the 75th minute. At 81 ‘, the signing of Ronaldo: header by CR7, 3-2 and Atalanta ko.