#4 UEFA Champions League semi-final vs Arsenal 2009
This goal is perhaps the most important of all the goals on this list in terms of the game and result. It was the Champions League semi-final and United had won the first leg at home by the narrowest margin of 1-0.
The return leg at the Emirates stadium saw United take an early lead before Ronaldo scored from a majestic free-kick. 40 yards out towards the right flank and Ronaldo was the man of the moment. The shot was pure power and had just a little bit of swerve as the ball flew past Arsenal’s custodian Manuel Almunia on his near post.
(Video Courtesy: Ken Thomas Fredriksen YouTube Channel)
The entire match was a Cristiano Ronaldo show as he gave the Gunners defence a traumatic experience. In the end, United progressed to the semis with a 3-1, Ronaldo finishing with two goals and an assist.
