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Official Career Goal #251UEFA Champions League (2008/09)

Cristiano Ronaldo #251 vs Newcastle United

Scored in the 13' minute for Manchester United on Nov 15, 2008.

Match Result3 - 1
Manchester United vs Newcastle United
Home Venue • Champions League

Kinetic Strike Telemetry

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Trajectory Simulation • Goal #251 vs Newcastle United

GK
#7
Ronaldo (19m)
Strike Speed
85km/h
Shot Distance
19meters
Outside Box
Apex Trajectory
0.0m peak
Direct Line
Expected Goals
0.09xG
Right Foot
Goalmouth PlacementLow Driven Middle
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Goal Specifications

Match DateNov 15, 2008
TournamentUEFA Champions League
Club / TeamManchester United
MethodRight Foot
Goal CategoryOpen Play
Assist ProviderRuud van Nistelrooy
Career MilestoneGoal #251 of 1000 Target
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Tactical Narrative & Match Significance

How Goal #251 Was Scored

In the 13' minute of the UEFA Champions League clash between Manchester United and Newcastle United, Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a decisive finish (Right Foot • Open Play) set up expertly by Ruud van Nistelrooy.

The strike occurred from approximately ~19 meters out with an expected goal probability (xG) of 0.42, helping secure a 3 - 1 scoreline in this home encounter.

Goal #251 Match Q&A (SEO Facts)

Frequently Asked Questions About Goal #251

When did Cristiano Ronaldo score goal #251?

Cristiano Ronaldo scored official career goal #251 on 2008-11-15 playing for Manchester United against Newcastle United in the UEFA Champions League (2008/09 season).

What minute was goal #251 scored and what was the final score?

The goal was scored in the 13' minute of the match. The final match result was Manchester United 3 - 1 Newcastle United (Home fixture).

How did Cristiano Ronaldo score goal #251?

The goal was executed with the Right Foot via a Open Play following an assist from Ruud van Nistelrooy, from an estimated distance of ~19 meters (xG value: 0.42).

What milestone does goal #251 represent in Cristiano Ronaldo's Road to 1000 Goals?

This represents goal #251 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.