Fan footage shows Nemanja Matic celebrating well before Cristiano Ronaldo took pen v Brentford

Cristiano Ronaldo was in fine form once again as Manchester United defeated Brentford in their Premier League clash on Monday evening.

United have been poor this season but Ronaldo has been one of their best performers.

The Portuguese had scored 23 goals in the 2021/22 season going into the game.

And he made it 24 as United ran out 3-0 victors.

Bruno Fernandes gave United the lead in the first-half as he drilled home from Anthony Elagna’s cross.

Ronaldo made it 2-0 in the second half courtesy of the penalty spot.

United were given a spot-kick when Nico Henry bundled Ronaldo over inside the box.

Ronaldo made no mistake to double his side’s lead.

The 37-year-old is so lethal in front of goal and so good from 12 yards that Nemanja Matic was celebrating well before he even struck the ball.

Fan footage has emerged showing Matic’s actions before the penalty.

The Serbian can be seen standing some 30 yards away from goal.

As the referee blows the whistle to allow Ronaldo to take the penalty, Matic turns around and walks back to the halfway line with his arms aloft.

Seconds later, Ronaldo makes his way to the ball and slams it into the back of the net.

Watch Matic prematurely celebrating Ronaldo’s penalty below…

Just noticed Matic celebrating before Ronaldo even scored the Penalty