To explain in more detail, the Portuguese phenomenon last appeared against our Yorkshire rivals all the way back on 18 October 2003, during a 1-0 win at Elland Road thanks to a Roy Keane goal.
When this Sunday’s fixture comes around, that will have been 18 years and 125 days ago!
Of course, it feels like Ronaldo breaks a record of some sort every time he plays, but this latest statistical nugget from Opta is genuinely remarkable and highlights his incredible longevity.
How much do you remember from that 2003 match? Watch the highlights below…
RONALDO’S TEAM-MATES THAT DAY
This is the side that Sir Alex Ferguson selected against Leeds back in 2003:
United: Howard, G Neville, Ferdinand, Silvestre, Fortune (O'Shea 40), Fletcher (Forlan 60), Keane, P Neville, Ronaldo (Butt 90), Scholes, Van Nistelrooy.