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Charlie Wilson

Cristiano Ronaldo gets positive reception from Manchester United fans but leaves Old Trafford early

Your morning Manchester United headlines for Monday, August 1.

Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Manchester United friendly before final whistle

Cristiano Ronaldo left before the final whistle of Manchester United's 1-1 friendly draw with Rayo Vallecano at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Ronaldo was substituted at half-time after his first appearance for the club in 12 weeks and was photographed entering the players' car park before full-time.

It is understood Ronaldo and Diogo Dalot were pictured leaving the stadium around the 80th-minute mark and a fan attempted to jump the barrier and embrace Ronaldo before security intervened. Ronaldo waved at fans from his car as he prepared to drive off.

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Cristiano Ronaldo reception and other moments missed from Manchester United vs Rayo Vallecano

Manchester United ended their pre-season with a draw against Rayo Vallecano in Erik ten Hag's first game at Old Trafford as club manager.

A goalless first half saw both sides cancel each other out with Tom Heaton forced into a good save early doors. Meanwhile Cristiano Ronaldo and Christian Eriksen both had chances to give the Reds the lead.

Comfortably the loudest reception of the afternoon was for United's number seven. Ronaldo was serenaded by 'SIUUU' as he emerged from the tunnel for the warm-up.

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