Cristiano Ronaldo was left behind while Rasmus Hojlund performed his iconic 'Siu' celebration for him after the man United Forward scored the winner of Denmark against Portugal on Thursday evening.
Hojlund came from the bank in front of Denmark in the first stage of their Nations League Quarterfinals draw against Portugal.
The attacker scored 12 minutes from time to earn a 1-0 win, with Hojlund converted after a pass by Andreas Skov Olsen.
Hojlund, who had arrived only nine minutes earlier, was then seen who ran away to celebrate with his teammates.
The 22-year-old copied Ronaldo's trademark celebration at the Hoekvlag, left with the Veteran Portugal star from the center circle.
The celebration of Hojlund seems to have been a tribute to Ronaldo, despite the winner against the Favorite of the Man United's Favorite.
De Dane had previously been open in his admiration for Ronaldo while growing up.
“Now I am not going to exaggerate, but Cristiano is everything for me,” Hojlund said the Danish outlet DR for the game.
'I fell in love with football because of Cristiano, I became a fan of Manchester United because of Cristiano.
“I started self-training because of Cristiano, I started doing push-ups and sit-ups every day before I went to bed because of Cristiano, because I wanted to be Cristiano.”
After he came to Man United in a £ 72 million movement in the summer of 2023, Hojlund revealed how his father wanted him to dispose of Ronaldo.
Hojlund revealed the impact that Ronaldo had on his development, and quoted how his work ethics had contributed to his success.
“My father introduced me when I wasn't that young. He introduced me to Cristiano Ronaldo and wanted me to get him away because he has a good mentality, “Hojlund said.
'That is the reason that he has achieved so much in his career and for me is the best player ever. He had the talent, but it's how hard he worked.
'I have seen a few interviews with ex-manchester United players and they all said that he was not a complete football player when he came. He was skilled, but he developed. '
Hojlund's efforts against Portugal have given Denmark a slim benefit for the second stage of their quarter -final draw.
Portugal organizes the second stage on Sunday.
The goal will be an important boost for Hojlund's confidence, after the attacker had ended a 21-match drought in his last performance for Man United prior to the international break, a 3-0 win over Leicester.
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