Manchester United players did not even realise that Cristiano Ronaldo had left Old Trafford as they celebrated their dominant two-goal victory over Tottenham on Wednesday, according to reports.
Boss Erik ten Hag hailed his United stars for producing their "best team performance" of his tenure in the win, which was sealed by goals from Bruno Fernandes and Fred. It was a showing of verve and swagger that has so often been missing in recent years from the club.
However, Cristiano Ronaldo – an unused substitute in the encounter – was filmed walking off down the tunnel with two minutes remaining of the clash and had reportedly departed Old Trafford by the time his triumphant teammates had returned to the dressing room.
