20 most important goals in Cristiano Ronaldo's career

#9 Goal for Manchester United in the 2004 FA Cup Final against Millwall

An early image of Ronaldo that is the beginning of a long tale

His first goal in a major competitive final was against Millwall. Cristiano Ronaldo sneaked past his marker at the back post to head home and put Manchester United in the lead. It kicked off what would be a 3-0 win in the end, but Ronaldo showing up in a final would become a big theme in his career and it started here.

Though Manchester United won comfortably in the end, this season saw Cristiano start to become a talisman for them. This was his true homecoming.

The boy who had replaced David Beckham at Manchester United was becoming a man with his performances on the pitch. the FA Cup would be his first trophy with Manchester United and there would be plenty more to come.

On 22nd May 2004, Cristiano Ronaldo won his first piece of silverware with Manchester United.Ronaldo scored the first goal in a 3-0 FA Cup Final win over Millwall at the Millennium Stadium. #MUFC pic.twitter.com/sfPslecd4R

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