Bruno Fernandes’ pre-maturely celebrated Ronaldo’s penalty just for it to be missed.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has develop into the topic of sunshine banter following his untimely celebration throughout Portugal’s UEFA Nations League quarter-final conflict in opposition to Denmark.
Portugal finally secured a 5-3 combination victory after additional time, however an early second within the match caught the eye of followers worldwide.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty miss finally ends up embarrassing Bruno Fernandes
Simply six minutes into the sport, Portugal had been awarded a penalty, with Cristiano Ronaldo stepping as much as take the spot-kick.
Given his spectacular report from the penalty spot, expectations had been excessive that he would convert.
Earlier than Ronaldo had even struck the ball, Fernandes was seen elevating his arms in celebration, seemingly assured in his teammate’s means to attain.
To his dismay, Ronaldo produced one in every of his worst penalty makes an attempt, permitting Denmark’s Kasper Schmeichel to make a cushty save.
The second rapidly went viral, with some followers on-line mocking Fernandes for his overconfidence and assumption that the purpose was a certainty.
Ronaldo redeemed himself with a second-half purpose
Regardless of the early setback, Ronaldo made amends within the second half. Within the 72nd minute, Fernandes fired a strong shot that struck the submit earlier than deflecting off Schmeichel. Ronaldo reacted quickest, slotting dwelling the equalizer to stage the mixture rating at 2-2, conserving Portugal’s qualification hopes alive.
Given Ronaldo’s report from the penalty spot—having transformed 172 out of 204 makes an attempt with a formidable 84.8% success charge—it’s comprehensible why Fernandes had religion in his former Manchester United teammate.
The primary leg of the tie additionally had its share of post-match drama involving Ronaldo. Denmark’s Rasmus Hojlund scored the one purpose in a 1-0 victory and celebrated by performing Ronaldo’s iconic ‘Siu’ celebration. The gesture initially appeared as a taunt towards the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
Nonetheless, Hojlund later clarified that his celebration was not meant to mock Ronaldo however was as a substitute a tribute to his idol.
With Portugal now advancing within the competitors, Fernandes and Ronaldo could have sights set on the following problem within the Nations League.
