Cristiano Ronaldo Scores Hat-Trick in Manchester United’s Thrashing of Brentford

Cristiano Ronaldo Explodes with Hat-Trick in Manchester United’s Dominant Victory over BrentfordCristiano Ronaldo Explodes with Hat-Trick in Manchester United’s Dominant Victory over Brentford Cristiano Ronaldo, the legendary Portuguese forward, put on a masterclass display at Old Trafford on Wednesday evening, netting a hat-trick in Manchester United’s emphatic 5-0 thrashing of Brentford in the Premier League. The game started brightly, with United controlling possession and creating several chances. In the 35th minute, Bruno Fernandes released Ronaldo with a delightful through ball. The 37-year-old made no mistake, slotting the ball past David Raya to give United the lead. Just three minutes later, Ronaldo struck again. This time, it was a stunning free-kick from the edge of the box that curled into the top corner, leaving Raya with no chance. United went into halftime with a commanding 2-0 advantage. After the break, United continued to dominate proceedings. In the 53rd minute, Ronaldo completed his hat-trick with a tap-in from close range after a cross from Jadon Sancho. The Portuguese star’s third goal was his 59th career hat-trick, a testament to his remarkable longevity and scoring prowess. United’s fourth goal came in the 75th minute through an own goal from Rico Henry. Sancho rounded off the scoring in stoppage time with a cool finish after a brilliant pass from Alejandro Garnacho. Ronaldo’s hat-trick was the second of his second spell at Manchester United and his first in the Premier League since September 2018. The victory takes United level on points with Arsenal at the top of the table, although Mikel Arteta’s side have a game in hand. After the game, manager Erik ten Hag praised Ronaldo’s performance, saying: “He has shown today what he is capable of. He is a world-class player, and his hat-trick was exceptional.” Ronaldo himself was delighted with his contribution, saying: “I am very happy to score three goals. It is a fantastic day for the team and for me personally. We played very well and deserved the win.” Manchester United’s thrashing of Brentford was a resounding statement of intent. With Ronaldo in such impressive form, the Red Devils will be hoping to challenge for major honors this season.