Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo has hit back at a “disrespectful” claim that his only remaining ambition is to win the Ballon d’Or more times than Lionel Messi. Photo: Twitter @ManUtd

PICTURE: Manchester United’s third kit to make Champions League debut TONIGHT!

Manchester United will wear their third kit for the first time in Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Villarreal in Spain.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo has hit back at a “disrespectful” claim that his only remaining ambition is to win the Ballon d’Or more times than Lionel Messi. Photo: Twitter @ManUtd

English Premier League giants Manchester United will wear their third kit for the first time in Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Villarreal in Spain.

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Manchester United currently lead Group F, tied on points with Villarreal, and depending on Atalanta’s result against Young Boys in the other match in the group, the group could be decided with a matchday to spare. 

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PLAYERS TO WATCH

Villarreal’s Arnaut Danjuma has seen two of his last four goals come in stoppage time of either half. Cristiano Ronaldo could be ready to haunt Villarreal again though, as he’s closed the scoring in each of Manchester United’s last three Champions League outings (W2, D1).

HOT STAT

Each of Villarreal’s Champions League matches this term have seen at least one goal beyond the 80th minute.

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