Manchester United Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo Gets His First Ever Europa League Goal

• Man United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo finally got his name on the scoresheet after a torrid start to the season
• Ronaldo has struggled since the start of the campaign, failing to register a goal in seven outings across all competitions
• But the five-time Ballon d'Or winner finally notched his first goal of the campaign, which doubles as his first-ever Europa League goal against Sheriff Tiraspol

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored his first-ever goal in the UEFA Europa League, which doubles as his first goal of the season across all competitions.

Ronaldo notched his first goal in Europe's secondary club competition with a lovely strike against Moldovan outfit Sheriff Tiraspol.

The 37-year-old forward has struggled to find the back of the net since the start of the season largely due to an uneventful pre-season which translated into the season.

He has been accused of slowing the United attack and blamed for the club's poor start to the campaign.

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But the ex-Real Madrid and Juventus marksman has managed to shrug off the critics by scoring his maiden goal of the season and his first-ever goal in the Europa League.

His goal against the Moldovan giants means CR7 has now scored for 21 consecutive seasons in a glittering playing career, which has seen him earn the accolade as arguably the 'best finisher' in the sport.

How did Ronaldo score his first Europa League goal?

Ghana international Patrick Kpozo brought down a Man United attacker which left the centre referee with no option but to point to the spot.

Ronaldo stepped up and expertly dispatch the penalty to open his Europa League goal-scoring account.

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