Bruno Fernandes beats Ronaldo and Beckham: a historical record in the match with Tottenham

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In the upcoming match against Tottenham at Old Trafford, Manchester United striker Bruno Fernandes helped his team get an important three points, and entered his name into the history of the Red Devils.

The Portuguese achieved 200 goals and assists for the Swedish club, including legends such as Cristiano Ronaldo and David Beckham. The match ended with a score of 2:0 to the advantage of the Mancunians. Rakhunok was opened by Mbemo, and Fernandes himself delivered the final touch, completing the pass to Diogu Dalota ten minutes before the end of the game.

This performance was a milestone for Bruno - the 200th for a United football player (104 goals and 96 assists). According to the statistics portal Opta, for this achievement Fernandes needed 314 matches. The legendary Wayne Rooney (295 igor) surpassed the next level.

Bruno has lost behind a whole galaxy of stars of the past: Cristiano Ronaldo (339 matches); David Beckham (393 matches); ; Paul Scholes (564 matches).

This season is shaping up for the captain: he already has 6 goals and 12 assists for the Premier League, making him the championship’s greatest assistant at the moment.

After the match, Fernandes also accepted the work of head coach Michael Carrick, under whose leadership the team achieved their fourth victory and secured fourth place in the tournament table.

" “I have always believed that you can become a wonderful manager, and at the same time you can achieve it,” the Portuguese commented on his mentor’s role.

По материалам: optasports.com