Ronaldo haunts Man United as Real Madrid progress 3-2 on aggregate!!

@ram_cv (16513)
India
March 5, 2013 3:43pm CST
Ronaldo returned to his former hunting grounds to haunt his former employers Man United to help Real Madrid progress to the next round of the Champions League. In a fantastic match of end to end stuff, Real Madrid won the match 2-1 through goals from Ronaldo and Modric. Man United's goal was an own goal from Ramos. Real Madrid win the tie 3-2 on the aggregate after a 1-1 draw at Bernabeu a fortnight ago. Cheers! Ram
9 responses
rahul_2689
@rahul_2689 (634)
• Hyderabad, India
6 Mar 13
I'm usually angry when Man United lose a game but somehow when it happens in the Champions League, anger gives way to disappointment. I was absolutely distraught when I woke up this morning and had to focus entirely on work the whole day to avoid thinking about what happened last night. Damn, I don't even feel like arguing with friends who think United deserved to lose or the sending off was just. Had this happened in the Premier League, I'd have brought the down with anger. Absolutely dejected.
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ram_cv
@ram_cv (16513)
• India
7 Mar 13
BTW, the reactions of some of the players at the end of the match was pretty close to dangerous. Rio was actually very lucky to get away without a fine after his gesture at the referee. Fergie also did not show up at the post match conference. Cheers! Ram
ram_cv
@ram_cv (16513)
• India
6 Mar 13
I think the match hinged on two decisions. One by Sir Alex to leave Rooney out of the starting line up. And the second of the referee to send off Nani. Cheers! Ram
rahul_2689
@rahul_2689 (634)
• Hyderabad, India
7 Mar 13
I don't want speculate as to why Fergie decided to drop Rooney since he's second's people too many times in the past. This time it didn't work and that's lead to silly rumors of Rooney's departure but had it worked, the press would have called it a masterstroke. The decision to send off Nani is one of those weird decisions that played a role in sending United out of the UCL. I'm still confused. Did the ref decide himself or did the linesman have a say. If going out wasn't bad enough, the manner in which United were knocked out has left a bad taste in everyone's mouth.
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sharmas2013
@sharmas2013 (46)
• India
6 Mar 13
My Friend you forgot to mention about the crazy decision by the Turkish referee to send Nani off but it happens in football. Also United are not sore losers who whine about everything but I do feel bad for them, they gave their all and did not get the desired result. I feel everything premier team may have to feel the wrath of fergie's anger.. Cheers...
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ram_cv
@ram_cv (16513)
• India
6 Mar 13
Talking about sore losers, Sir Alex did not attend yesterday's post match press conference. Apparently he was angry. :) We will just need to wait for him to come next time to check what happened with the Rooney decision. Cheers! Ram
rahul_2689
@rahul_2689 (634)
• Hyderabad, India
8 Mar 13
I'm not sure if he's come out for press conference yet but I'm sure the entire Rooney to PSG saga will overshadow his decision to drop him. There's a chance journalists may not even ask him why he left Rooney out.
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ram_cv
@ram_cv (16513)
• India
9 Mar 13
Knowing the British Tabloids, they would not miss a chance for a scoop. So I do not think they will miss this chance to ask him on Rooney. Cheers! Ram
sjlskl
@sjlskl (3382)
• Singapore
7 Mar 13
The curse of the old boy strikes again. However, the post match headlines were the sending off, Ferguson's refusal to attend the post match conference and Rio's sarcastic applause at the referee after the final whistle. Nothing much was said about the game itself.
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ram_cv
@ram_cv (16513)
• India
7 Mar 13
Rio was actually to get away with that gesture without any punishments. Cheers! Ram
Jkct02
@jkct02 (2874)
• Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
9 Mar 13
Ronaldo scored one goal each in both legs to bring - Ronaldo scored one goal each in both legs to bring Real Madrid forward.
Ronaldo scored one goal each in both legs. He is the one that brought Real Madrid forward even when he was not playing the best football of his life. Nani's unexpected send-off was the factor in conceding the two goals as Manchester United was in quite a commanding position at that moment right before the red card. I am very disappointed with the result. I hope Real Madrid can go on to win the ECL.
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ram_cv
@ram_cv (16513)
• India
9 Mar 13
Yes, Ronaldo continues to keep scoring in the big matches. I think this year the Champions League is the only thing that Real is contesting for with the La Liga almost a lost cause. And of course, if they win, Mr. Mourinho walks out as usual. Cheers! Ram
mariaperalta
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
5 Mar 13
Very sad for us in Mexico. We wanted man u to win for our chicharito. Oh well, we still love you mijo...... :)
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ram_cv
@ram_cv (16513)
• India
6 Mar 13
I think Chicharito did not play in this game. Van Persie and Rooney started up front and Danny Welbeck also played for some time. Cheers! Ram
sharmas2013
@sharmas2013 (46)
• India
6 Mar 13
ram_cv, Rooney was on the bench and Welbeck started with Van Persie up front.. Rooney came on with 20 minutes left... Cheers...
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ram_cv
@ram_cv (16513)
• India
6 Mar 13
Yes, it was probably one of the more controversial decisions of Sir Alex to leave Rooney out of the starting line-up and bring him on late when they were already back. Some even say that Rooney might be on the way out this summer!! Cheers! Ram
MAYANKKR29
@MAYANKKR29 (10)
• India
13 Mar 13
Hala Madrid! Yes, Victory kissed the feet of Madrid but the win was not so sweet. I am a die hard fan of Madrid and quite pleased with that win but i did not celebrate it.
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ram_cv
@ram_cv (16513)
• India
23 Mar 13
So why did you not celebrate this success? Do you also support Man United? Cheers! Ram
Sir_bobby88
@Sir_bobby88 (8231)
• Singapore
6 Mar 13
I don't think Ronaldo was the factor that cause Manchester united the champion league this year but it should had been the man of the match for Real Madrid Nani lol ... Long live Nani !!
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ram_cv
@ram_cv (16513)
• India
6 Mar 13
:) Nani sending off was definitely a turning point of the match. Cheers! Ram
a98231
@a98231 (238)
• India
25 Apr 13
I think it was the Nani incident which decided the the match,but personally i think that Manchester perfeormed better than Real but as we all know in football luck plays it's part.
erricgunawan
@erricgunawan (611)
• Indonesia
6 Mar 13
Really sad to see Man United lose from Real Madrid. But anyway, it's still better than seeing losing to Barca Well, good luck to Madrid. Hope to see you in the final with Juve!
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ram_cv
@ram_cv (16513)
• India
6 Mar 13
Real Madrid reaching final is a definite possibility. Juve reaching there is still a bit far fetched prospect. :) Cheers! Ram