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The rumors of Cristiano Ronaldo returning to Manchester United have reached fever pitch over the last few weeks. There is no secret that the team and player both would like a reunion and it seems that a number of players are in favor of the move.
The rumor of Cristiano Ronaldo returning to Manchester United has circulated for the last few months. Ronaldo's own statements about his commitment to Real Madrid seemed to have minimized the chances of this occurring, but it seems that the English club is desperate to bring back the superstar at whatever cost necessary.
The controversial red card against Manchester United's Nani became the biggest story to come out of the heavyweight battle between United and Real Madrid, but the other major was the return and conquest of Cristiano Ronaldo over his former team.
Real Madrid moved on to the second round of the Champions League 2013 with a 2-1 over Manchester United. The aggregate over the two matches was 3-2 in favor Madrid.
Real Madrid and Manchester United will finally face off at the Old Trafford on Tuesday afternoon in the biggest match of 2013.
The Ronaldo to Manchester United saga has been one of the biggest stories in world soccer since December. The superstar has stated that he wants to "come home" and recent reports indicate that he is willing to take a massive pay cut. Madrid is rumored to be willing to move the player this summer to obtain funds to rebuild the team. Manchester United and sponsor Nike are supposedly behind the move and have even prepared a package to bring back the superstar in exchange for a player or two. But one of the major players in the transaction is not as optimistic about Ronaldo's return to the home that saw him rise to stardom.
When Cristiano Ronaldo stated that he was "sad" earlier this season, many pundits stated that the player was upset that Madrid would not give him a new contract that would make him the highest paid player in the world. However, those who think the Ronaldo's only value is money were seemingly proven wrong by a recent report that the Portuguese superstar was willing to take a pay cut to rejoin Manchester United.
Madrid's two victories over Barcelona this week have shocked the world and certainly altered the perception of many regarding Jose Mourinho's squad. Prior to this week, Madrid was only second best to Blaugrana. However, the two victories have altered the perception of the team and its state heading into Tuesday big match with Manchester United in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16.
Cristiano Ronaldo will play one of the most important matches of his career when Real Madrid takes on Manchester United in the second leg of the Champions league Round of 16 on Tuesday afternoon.
Cristiano Ronaldo is off to a tremendous start in 2013. The Portuguese superstar has scored 16 goals in 14 matches this year and currently leads rival Lionel Messi by two goals in the calendar year. Messi has been the best player in the world for the last few years, but his inability to step up for big games against Madrid and AC Milan in the last few weeks has called his status into question. More importantly, Ronaldo's prominence in major matches has created speculation as to whether the Madrid star may finally be ready to take the mantle of "Greatest player in the world" from his Argentine rival.
Jose Mourinho stated that his goal was to lead Madrid to the Copa del Rey and Champions League final. He is one step closer to achieving the first goal after Madrid trounced Barcelona 3-1 on the strength of two Cristiano Ronaldo goals.
The first of two Clasicos this week will take place this afternoon at the Camp Nou in the second leg of the 2013 Champions League Round of 16.
The second Clasico of 2013 is upon us in just days when Barcelona and Real Madrid will face off in the second leg of the 2013 Copa Del Rey. In the first match, the two sides battled to a startling 1-1 draw that saw the rise of Madrid defender Rafael Varane. The 19-year old provided the team with peerless defending and tied the game at one to earn Madrid one goal in the bout. Since that game, both teams have played four matches sin the Spanish and Champions league. Let us look at how they have fared.
Despite his tremendous performances and his claims that he is now happy at Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo will likely find himself sold by the club this summer.
The bout between Real Madrid and Manchester United was one filled with highlight reel moments. Danny Welbeck's header off a corner kick will irk Madrid fans for coming weeks; the numerous saves from Manchester United keeper David de Gea will likely loom even larger. However, the play that has already etched itself in the collective consciousness is the header goal from Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
