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 mixture 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 have been awarded a penalty, with Cristiano Ronaldo stepping as much as take the spot-kick.
Given his spectacular report from the penalty spot, expectations have 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 skill to attain.
To his dismay, Ronaldo produced certainly one of his worst penalty makes an attempt, permitting Denmark’s Kasper Schmeichel to make a snug save.
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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 put up earlier than deflecting off Schmeichel. Ronaldo reacted quickest, slotting dwelling the equalizer to degree the mixture rating at 2-2, holding 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 an alternative a tribute to his idol.
With Portugal now advancing within the competitors, Fernandes and Ronaldo could have sights set on the subsequent problem within the Nations League.
