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Watch: Ronaldo's late header caps huge United comeback vs. Atalanta

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Cristiano Ronaldo came to Manchester United's rescue yet again Wednesday, scoring the late winner in a five-goal Champions League thriller against Atalanta.

Atalanta enjoyed a 2-0 lead at halftime before United mounted a second-half comeback. After goals from Marcus Rashford and Harry Maguire, Ronaldo capped off the rally with a towering header in the 81st minute.

The victory moved United into first in Group F, two points ahead of Atalanta and Villarreal.

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