Cristiano Ronaldo’s 50th club career hat-trick helped the under-par Red Devils to defeat Norwich 3-2 at Old Trafford.
United and Atletico came into the game having shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in the first leg.
The win moves Manchester United two points above Arsenal and back into fourth place on the table.
Ronaldo has now played six games without scoring a goal for United, an unusual goal drought for the prolific goalscorer.
Cristiano Ronaldo, who turned 37 at the weekend, came in as substitute for Edison Cavani. But could not save United this time.
Lewandowski has now won the prestigious award twice, beating seven-time Ballon d’or winner, Messi.
United is 22 points behind League leader, Manchester City, garnering 31 points in 19 games.
Ronaldo misses out as Messi, Salah and Lewandoski were shortlisted for Best Men’s Player award for the year 2021.
Ronaldo in an end of the year statement said though he has scored 47 goals across competitions in 2021, United’s achievement in the year is unimpressive.
Locals in Goa are objecting to a Portuguese footballer being honoured instead of a player from India.
