Cristiano Ronaldo: Manchester United takes terrible penalty vs Middlesbrough

Cristiano Ronaldo was back in action on Friday evening for Manchester United’s FA Cup fourth round tie against Middlesbrough at Old Trafford.

Ralf Rangnick fielded a strong side for the game against the Championship outfit, with Ronaldo named in the starting lineup alongside the likes of Bruno Fernandes, Raphael Varane and Marcus Rashford.

The legendary Portuguese forward enjoyed an eventful first 20 minutes in the game.

Ronaldo, just one day shy from his 37th birthday, nearly scored an outrageous bicycle kick in the seventh minute.

He made good connection with Luke Shaw’s cross but his acrobatic effort was saved by Joe Lumley.

Ronaldo was given a golden opportunity to find the back of the net 13 minutes later.

Paul Pogba was felled inside the box and the referee awarded United a penalty.

Despite Fernandes being on the pitch, it was Ronaldo who took responsibility and he placed the ball down on the spot.

Ronaldo looked confident but he inexplicably dragged his effort from 12 yards wide. Watch his miss below…