Cristiano Ronaldo Congratulates Youngster Alejandro Garnacho After Brilliant Display Against Sheriff Tiraspol

• Cristiano Ronaldo took time to congratulate Manchester United's youngster Alejandro Garnacho following his impressive showing at Old Trafford
• Garnacho started and lasted 79 minutes in the Europa League against Sheriff Tiraspol, giving Erik ten Hag a lot to think about
• Ronaldo gave the Argentinian a big hug at fulltime as United ran out 3-0 winners over the Moldovan opposition

Alejandro Garnacho received a congratulatory gesture from Cristiano Ronaldo after putting in a marvellous display in the Europa League.

Manchester United Head Coach Erik ten Hag put the teenager in his starting XI against Sheriff Tiraspol at Old Trafford. Garnacho was deployed on the left-hand side of United's attack.

He was one of the best performers for the Red Devils, with his skills a constant menace for Sheriff's backline. It was his first senior debut and he made a good account of himself.

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The Argentinian walked off the pitch to a standing ovation from Old Trafford faithful in the 79th minute when Donny van de Beek replaced him.

At full-time, as MEN reports, Ronaldo hugged him and seemingly shared a few words of encouragement. Garnacho has in the past mentioned that Ronaldo is his football idol.

The 18-year-old will now be pushing for more minutes under ten Hag, especially with Jadon Sancho's dwindling fortunes. He will be hoping to feature against West Ham United on Sunday.

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The veteran striker was recently banished from the first team by United boss Erik ten Hag after it emerged that he had left the pitch before the full-time whistle. The incident happened during the Red Devils' League clash with Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on Wednesday night, October 19.

At the time, Ronaldo had been left on the bench, and there were no signs of him featuring in the encounter.