You may have heard this one before. It was not so late this time and maybe it lacked the drama of other days but it was still familiar. The manager changes, the story does not. Above all nor does
Cristiano Ronaldo.
Villarreal had felt in control, only to lose it with 12 minutes to go, allowing Michael Carrick to begin his time as interim coach to the interim coach with a win that put
Manchester United through to the last 16 of the
Champions League. The goal that opened the way was delivered by their No 7.