Erik ten Hag said Cristiano Ronaldo “needed a goal” after the Manchester United striker finally got his first of the season against Sheriff Tiraspol.
Ronaldo scored a penalty in the 2-0 win in Moldova as Ten Hag’s side got their first points on the board in the Europa League.
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It was the 37-year-old’s first goal in eight appearances this season and the 699th of his club career.
“Ronaldo needed that goal,” Ten Hag said. “Many times he came close [in the season so far], but he wanted that so much.
“We are happy for him, and the team wanted to bring him a goal. You know that Cristiano will score a penalty.”
