Cristiano Ronaldo Was Denied The Best Assist Of His Career Vs Brighton

Cristiano Ronaldo was denied the best assist of his career against Brighton and Hove Albion.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner ended his six-game goal drought against the Seagulls to take his tally to 15 goals in 27 appearances during his second spell at Manchester United.

Ronaldo picked up the ball outside the box and unleashed a stunning strike past Robert Sanchez in the Brighton goal.

The Portuguese superstar refrained from celebrating with his usual 'SIUUUU' celebration and instead performed a passionate knee slide that made you know how important the goal was after a difficult period.

But what you might not know is that in the same game, Ronaldo very nearly recorded an assist of the season contender.

With United 1-0 up on Tuesday night, Bruno Fernandes fizzed the ball into him under pressure from two Brighton defenders.

The 37-year-old didn't have much time at all and instinctively delivered the most outrageous first-time flicked pass into the path of Fernandes.

The ball looped over the Brighton defence and found the run of his compatriot Fernandes, who looked to be in one-on-one with Sanchez.

However his chest control was a little off and his touch took him away from goal - the chance ultimately going begging.