Ruud equals Law record

Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy equalled the scoring record for Manchester United in European competitions with the opening goal against Stuttgart in the Champions League at Old Trafford last night.

Van Nistelrooy equalled the mark of 28 European goals set by Denis Law.

Manchester United’s European goalscorers (all competitions):

Denis Law 28, Ruud van Nistelrooy 28, Bobby Charlton 22, Paul Scholes 20, Andy Cole 19, Ryan Giggs 19, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 19, David Beckham 15, David Herd 14, Roy Keane 14.