Cristiano Ronaldo scores penalty as United beat Brentford in English

Manchester United hosted Brentford this Monday and won 3-0, in their last game in front of the crowd of the season, in the Premier League. Despite the triumph, the team no longer has a chance of qualifying for the Champions League and seeks to confirm a spot in the Europa League, ranking sixth with 58 points.

In a good game by Ralf Rangnick’s team, the hosts won without great difficulties, with a goal from Bruno Fernandes, Cristiano Ronaldo, from a penalty, and Varane. In addition, the game marked the farewell of veteran Juan Mata, who will leave the club at the end of the season.

United’s next and penultimate match of the season is against Brighton. The game takes place next Saturday, at 1:30 pm (Brasília time), at Falmer Stadium.

The game – The hosts had a good first half and opened the scoring in the 9th minute. The young Elanga received on the back line and crossed with perfection for Bruno Fernandes, who only completed for the goal, being his 50th with the shirt of the English club.

The visitors were startled in the 22nd minute, when Eriksen launched Tooney inside the area, but the striker tested over. Ten minutes later, it was Juan Mata’s turn to score with Cristiano Ronaldo and shoot with danger.

In the final stretch, Cristiano came face to face with the goalkeeper and even extended to United, but the goal was disallowed by VAR, due to an offside.

At the start of the second half, Eriksen again caused problems for the home team’s defense. The midfielder took a strong free-kick and forced De Gea to make a good save.

Then United extended the penalty kick. Cristiano advanced on the right, invaded the area, but was taken down by Henry. The star hit hard, with no chance for the goalkeeper.

After a corner cross, in the 26th minute, defender Varane completed with a volley and saw the ball deflect in defense before swinging the net, scoring the third and putting final numbers to the match.