Soccer-Solskjaer credits Ronaldo's mental strength for late winner


Soccer Football - Champions League - Group F - Manchester United v Villarreal - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - September 29, 2021 Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after the match with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer REUTERS/Phil Noble

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said Cristiano Ronaldo had shown his mental strength again by grabbing a stoppage-time winner in their 2-1 victory over Villarreal in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Ronaldo had little impact on the game until he struck in the fifth minute of stoppage time to give United a barely deserved victory against the Spaniards.

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