Ronaldo equals Messi, Casillas Champions League records

Cristiano Ronaldo equalled all-time Champions League records held by Iker Casillas and Lionel Messi during Manchester United’s game against Young Boys.

Ronaldo made his first appearance for Man Utd in the competition since 2009 on Tuesday as he started in the club’s group-stage opener.

Ronaldo made his first appearance for Man Utd in the competition since 2009 on Tuesday as he started in the club’s group-stage opener.

With his start against Young Boys, Ronaldo matched Casillas with a record 177 appearances in the competition.

It took the Portugal star just 13 minutes to open the scoring in Switzerland to put United 1-0 ahead, sealing in the process a share of another record.

That would prove to be the best it got for United on the night, however, as the Swiss side scored twice in the second half to stun the Red Devils 2-1.

Young Boys became the 36th different club he’s scored a Champions League goal against, with only Messi matching that mark.