Man Utd ensured their winning streak continued in the Champions League after defeating Sporting Lisbon 2-1, thanks to a late free-kick goal by Cristiano Ronaldo, but in truth he had been tormenting the Sporting defence from the start and a goal was due.
Sporting, who are assured of a UEFA Cup slot, had led through a 21st-minute goal from Abel and threatened to hand United only a second defeat in 33 home European games.
But United dominated the second half and substitute Carlos Tevez equalised in the 61st minute, before Ronaldo scored a goal he had promised to deliver all night.
United are top on 15 points, five clear of AS Roma who beat Dynamo Kiev 4-1, with one game left to play.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Interview after the game:
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Thank goodness we av won dis match:-) da first goal wz cool nd i loved da 2nd goal:-D at first i thought tat we had lost but thanks to 2 super Tevez nd da wondaful volley by Ronaldo!! Ha ha look @ Arsenal, they lost 2 fuckin Sevilla nd @ da weekend when we lost 2 Bolton their fans dissed us off nd said dat they wer unbeaten. Nd wat happens nxt, they lose 2 Sevilla lol:-)