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Jack Flintham

Cristiano Ronaldo reception and other moments missed from Manchester United vs Rayo Vallecano

Manchester United ended their pre-season with a draw against Rayo Vallecano in Erik ten Hag's first game at Old Trafford as club manager.

A goalless first half saw both sides cancel each other out with Tom Heaton forced into a good save early doors. Meanwhile Cristiano Ronaldo and Christian Eriksen both had chances to give the Reds the lead.

Due to his lack of match sharpness, Ronaldo was substituted at the break with Amad coming on in his place and the 20-year-old made an instant impact. Alex Telles' long-range effort was spilt into the path of the forward who fired home.

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United would ultimately be pegged back after Heaton's parried save was met by Alvaro Garcia Rivera to make sure the spoils were shared. MEN Sport has taken a look at three moments you may have missed during the draw.

Ronaldo reception

Comfortably the loudest reception of the afternoon was for United's number seven. Ronaldo was serenaded by 'SIUUU' as he emerged from the tunnel for the warm-up.

Despite the saga which has developed throughout the summer transfer window, the United fans in attendance proved that he is still a popular figure. Lisandro Martinez was also warmly received before kick-off while Eriksen received a big ovation from the Stretford End as he prepared to take a corner.

Sir Alex Ferguson and Robbie Savage in attendance

The United directors' box was not as full as you may expect next weekend but there were still plenty of big names in the stand. On the back of receiving a new advisory role at the Theatre of Dreams, Sir Alex Ferguson watched on for Ronaldo's first appearance under Ten Hag.

Savage meanwhile was in the directors' box in support of his son Charlie who was on the bench. Marcus Rashford, Brandon Williams, Diogo Dalot and Anthony Elanga were also among the attendees.

Flares in the away end

After Saturday's scenes at the Community Shield with Liverpool fans and flares, pyrotechnics reared their head at Old Trafford today. Rayo Vallecano fans wanted to make the most of the day and gave a European feel to the friendly.

The MUTV commentary described the scenes as unsavoury but it was hard to argue that United fans didn't react positively to the flares being ignited as they noisily got behind the Reds.

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