Cristiano Ronaldo had Old Trafford rocking on Saturday night as he turned back the clock to score a match-winning hat-trick for Manchester United.
United star Paul Pogba praised the supporters for creating a positive atmosphere in a game United simply had to win.
The Old Trafford crowd know they have to do the same on Tuesday night when United host Atletico Madrid in a crucial Champions League knockout game.
Ralf Rangnick spoke about this in his press conference, and referenced post-game comments from Tottenham manager Antonio Conte which he enjoyed hearing, describing them as a huge compliment.
Speaking to the club website, Rangnick said: “They play a very important role in getting behind the team, making it a very special atmosphere and I think the supporters are the ones that we can rely on, and on what kind of level and what kind of energy that happens is up to us.
“I think Antonio Conte said after the game said that it was a very difficult atmosphere for them to play and I think this is probably one of the biggest compliments you can get, if the head coach of the opponents says that after the game.”
Conte had spoken to Spurs TV after the game, commenting: “Here at Old Trafford in this stadium and this atmosphere it is not easy. And we were good to do this, but then on the other hand I think we have to try and improve the experience and manage in the right way the part of the game.”
Conte no doubt considers himself unlucky to have come up against an inspired Cristiano Ronaldo, and countless managers have felt this way too over the years.
One of these manages tonight’s opponents, with Diego Simeone on the wrong end of several Ronaldo masterclasses during his many matches against him.
United need Ronaldo at his best, his teammates, and the crowd tonight. The win at the weekend has given United a wave to ride, and an early goal for the home team could spark wild scenes and set up a crucial victory.
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