OTD in 2003, Ronaldo Nazario scored hat-trick as Madrid eliminated Utd in UCL

On this day in 2003, Ronaldo Nazario scored one of the greatest hat-tricks in modern history as Real Madrid beat Man Utd 6-5 on aggregate in the Champions League quarter-final.

In one of the most thrilling individual performances, Ronaldo single-handedly wrecked Man United's European ambitions with an incredible hat-trick in the quarter-final, second-leg clash.

Talking about that match, Ronaldo Nazario said: "It was the Champions League match against Manchester United at Old Trafford, It was a beautiful and open duel, and I scored three goals then. It was amazing. The best came when I was changed. The whole stadium said goodbye to me with a huge ovation.

"Everyone stood up, I would never expect something like that. I was surprised by this spontaneous reaction of fans, for whom I was a rival after all.

"It was a magical moment, one of the most important in my life. Football is everything to me. When I look back, I’m proud of what I’ve achieved in my career.”

Real Madrid then were eliminated by Juventus in the semi-final with an aggregate score of 3-4.