Ronaldo's Stunner Earns Manchester United a draw against Chelsea. UEL and UECL Updates.

Ronaldo's 17th league goal of the season and a superb David De Gea performance earns United a draw against Chelsea.

Chelsea had lots of opportunities to break the deadlock early in the 1st half, but they couldn't find a way past David De Gea, who saved a stinging Reece James shot from distance and produced a superb save to deny Kai Harvetz in a one-on-one opportunity.

In the 60th Minute, Marcos Alonso gave Chelsea the lead with a superb strike, from a Reece James cross which was flicked onto his path by Kai Havertz. Cristiano Ronaldo responded almost immediately with a stunner. He latched onto a Nemanja Matic long ball over the defense, controlled and rifled the ball, above the keeper and into the top corner. Reece James had a chance to win it late on for Chelsea but saw his Curling strike hit the post.

Chelsea are left to rue their missed chances, although it wouldn't dent their top 4 hopes, as they need just 7 points from their last 5 games to secure the top 4 spot.

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Cristiano Ronaldo's strike was his 101st in the Premier Leagueand his first against Chelsea in the competition. His other goal against the Blues came in his first Champions League final in 2008.

The draw extended Manchester United's unbeaten run against Chelsea in the Premier League, at Old Trafford to 9 games. They've not won at the Theater of Dreams since May 2013, when a Juan Mata goal was Enough to Secure a narrow 1-0 win for the Visitors. Chelsea have also failed to win their last 9 Premier League games against Manchester United, dating back to November 2017, where an Alvaro Morata lone goal was enough to secure the victory for the Blues at Stamford Bridge.

UEL UPDATE

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WestHam vs Eintracht Frankfurt

In the Europa League, Eintracht Frankfurt holds a 2-1 advantage over West Ham. The Hammers are too pull of a comeback in Germany, next week, if they are to qualify for their first European final in 46 years. Frankfurt opened the scoring in the 1st minute when Ansgar Knauff knocked in a shot at the far post. Antonio equalized in the 22nd minute when he bundled home a Kurt Zouma knockdown. The visitors took the lead once in the 54th minute when Daichi Kamada Tapped home after Djibril Sows shot was parried onto his path. Jarett Bowen came so close to equalizing, with a well-dispatched bicycle kick, but saw his effort cannon off the underside of the post.

Leipzig vs Rangers

Rangers put up a great defensive performance against Leipzig but were undone in the 85th minute by an Angelino wonder strike that secured a 1-0 win for the hosts. Rangers must look to turn back the tie in the 2nd leg, if they are to qualify for their first European finals in 14 years.

UECL

Feyenord defeated Marseille 3-2 and could have scored more.

The matchup between Leicester and Roma ended in a 1-1 stalemate ahead of the return leg in Rome.

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APRIL 29, 2022.