Manchester United

United were without Rooney, Paul Scholes and Nemanja Vidić through suspension yet still took the lead when Ryan Giggs tapped a ten-metre free-kick for Ronaldo to fire in. The visitors drew level when John Carew rose above Gary Neville to head in Gareth Barry's right-wing centre before Carew crossed for Gabriel Agbonlahor to head Villa in front. The home side were on course to suffer a third successive league defeat for the first time since December 2001, only for Ronaldo to lash in a fine equaliser. Darren Fletcher, Ronaldo and substitute Danny Welbeck all had chances to win it before 17-year-old debutant Federico Macheda curled in in added time to secure a victory that took the champions back above Liverpool FC at the top of the table.

UEFA Champions League statistics



• Cristiano Ronaldo has had more shots on target (18) and off target (16) than any other player still involved in the competition.

• United have conceded just three goals to date, the best record in the competition.

• The holders have scored only eleven times to date, the joint-lowest total of the quarter-finalists along with Porto.

• United have managed 67 shots wide and won 57 corners, more than any other team.

• United have collected only eight yellow cards, fewer than any other side in the last eight.