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Official Career Goal #166UEFA Champions League (2006/07)

Cristiano Ronaldo #166 vs Espanyol

Scored in the 6' minute for Manchester United on Jun 1, 2006.

Match Result1 - 0
Manchester United vs Espanyol
Home Venue • Champions League

Kinetic Strike Telemetry

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Trajectory Simulation • Goal #166 vs Espanyol

GK
#7
Ronaldo (4m)
Strike Speed
88km/h
Shot Distance
4meters
Inside Box
Apex Trajectory
0.0m peak
Direct Line
Expected Goals
0.38xG
Header
Goalmouth PlacementTop Bins - Crossbar In
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Goal Specifications

Match DateJun 1, 2006
TournamentUEFA Champions League
Club / TeamManchester United
MethodHeader
Goal CategoryOpen Play
Assist ProviderRuud van Nistelrooy
Career MilestoneGoal #166 of 1000 Target
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Tactical Narrative & Match Significance

How Goal #166 Was Scored

In the 6' minute of the UEFA Champions League clash between Manchester United and Espanyol, Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a decisive finish (Header • Open Play) set up expertly by Ruud van Nistelrooy.

The strike occurred from approximately ~4 meters out with an expected goal probability (xG) of 0.42, helping secure a 1 - 0 scoreline in this home encounter.

Goal #166 Match Q&A (SEO Facts)

Frequently Asked Questions About Goal #166

When did Cristiano Ronaldo score goal #166?

Cristiano Ronaldo scored official career goal #166 on 2006-06-01 playing for Manchester United against Espanyol in the UEFA Champions League (2006/07 season).

What minute was goal #166 scored and what was the final score?

The goal was scored in the 6' minute of the match. The final match result was Manchester United 1 - 0 Espanyol (Home fixture).

How did Cristiano Ronaldo score goal #166?

The goal was executed with the Header via a Open Play following an assist from Ruud van Nistelrooy, from an estimated distance of ~4 meters (xG value: 0.42).

What milestone does goal #166 represent in Cristiano Ronaldo's Road to 1000 Goals?

This represents goal #166 of Cristiano Ronaldo's official career tally on the quest toward 1000 career goals. It stands as a crucial competitive goal in his career trajectory.