The 5 Premier League Clubs Ronaldo Faced and Never Scored Against
- Cristiano Ronaldo has netted over a century of goals in the Premier League during his two stints with Manchester United.
- At 39, the Portuguese ace still captivates fans worldwide, now making history with Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia
- Despite his renowned scoring ability, five Premier League clubs managed to keep him from adding to his tally
Cristiano Ronaldo's career is a dazzling display of achieving the seemingly impossible, driven by an unrelenting hunger for goals.
The 39-year-old has shattered numerous scoring records, becoming the all-time leading scorer for both Real Madrid and the Portugal national team.
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Now, Ronaldo is extending his legendary tally at Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, further cementing his status as the top male scorer in history.
However, it was during his first stint at Manchester United that the five-time Ballon d'Or winner truly announced himself on the world stage.
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With 103 Premier League goals for United, he became a household name, though he didn’t score against every team he faced in the competition.
In light of this, YEN.com.gh examines the five clubs Cristiano encountered but never scored against during his two spells with the Red Devils.
1. Crystal Palace
In his maiden game against the Eagles, Palace held Manchester United to a 0-0 draw at Selhurst Park in March 2005, frustrating Ronaldo despite his late appearance.
By 2021, Palace, now a Premier League mainstay, faced Ronaldo again, this time under Ralf Rangnick.
Though they lost 1-0, they still prevented Ronaldo from scoring.
Across two encounters, Ronaldo won once, drew once, but never managed to score against Palace, per Transfermarkt.
2. Leeds United
Ronaldo's first away game in England was at Elland Road in October 2003, where Roy Keane scored the winner and David Batty roughhoused Ronaldo.
Eighteen years later, Ronaldo faced Leeds again in a 4-2 United victory amid a fiery atmosphere.
Despite the win, Ronaldo didn't score. Like against Palace, Ronaldo played Leeds twice but never breached their defence.
3. Leicester City
According to Statmuse, Ronaldo has faced Leicester three times without scoring.
His first encounter was in the 2003-04 season, where Gary Neville’s goal secured a 1-0 win for United at Old Trafford.
After Leicester’s decade-long absence from the Premier League, the former Real Madrid goal-scoring machine met them again in 2021 at Old Trafford.
Despite two more games, Ronaldo couldn’t break his scoring drought against the Foxes.
4. Wolverhampton Wanderers
Ronaldo has faced Wolves three times—twice in the 2003-04 season and once in 2021-22—without managing a goal or an assist.
Even though he didn't play against them during their successful spell under Nuno Espírito Santo, Ronaldo struggled to make a mark against the Molineux side, as noted by Planet Football.
5. Sheffield United
Ronaldo faced Sheffield United twice in the 2006-07 season but couldn’t find the net in either game.
His notable miss at Bramall Lane is still remembered as one of football's classic blunders.
Although United won both matches and Sheffield United were relegated, Ronaldo was unable to score against them.
Ancelotti explains why coaching Ronaldo is easy
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti revealed why coaching Cristiano Ronaldo is more manageable than many believe.
Drawing from his nearly thirty years in coaching, Ancelotti stated that overseeing the Portuguese superstar is not as challenging as it seems.
Contrary to Ronaldo's notorious reputation for having a strong ego, Ancelotti argues that the five-time Ballon d'Or winner actually makes the coaching job easier.
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