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Who did better? Real Sociedad mascot hilariously mocks Cristiano Ronaldo at ‘siu’ party after LaLiga side topped their Europa League group
Cristiano Ronaldo has been hilariously mocked by Real Sociedad’s club mascot imitating the attacker’s famous ‘siu’ party after United’s 1-0 win in the Europa League over the Spanish side.
Both sides had already qualified for the knockout stages of the tournament, with Sociedad leading the way in Group E, and despite Erik ten Hag’s loss, their mascot, named ‘Txurdin’, ran towards the supporters behind the goal. to celebrate their first place.
Jumping up and down, the mascot, a football with a crown, copied the infamous party of the Portuguese, while Sociedad fans cheered him on.
Real Sociedad’s mascot (right) hilariously mocked Cristiano Ronaldo (left) on Thursday night
Alejandro Garnacho (pictured) scored the only goal of the game to give United a 1-0 win
Alejandro Garnacho’s first-half attack was the only goal of the game but kept the Mancunians from leading the group, with United needing a win and two goals to finish above the Blues and Whites.
Interestingly, the 18-year-old appeared to be asking the former Galactico if he could celebrate after scoring his first senior goal on Thursday.
United can now play against Barcelona or Juventus in the knockout stages of the tournament.
The 18-year-old (pictured) appeared to be asking the former Galactico if he could do his celebration
Man United can also draw against Sporting Lisbon in the knockout stage and the prospect of meeting their former football prodigy, Ronaldo, in the last 16 has scared their manager Ruben Amorim.
When asked about a possible reunion with Ronaldo, Amorim joked: “We don’t want Manchester United, but if we have to, Ronaldo stays on the bench so he doesn’t score goals.”
While United will be concerned about the talent CR7 possesses, they should also be concerned about young Argentine Garnacho, who put in a dazzling performance against Real Sociedad.
United needed to win by two or more goals to lead the group and avoid a difficult draw in the last 16
“Judging by the evidence we’ve seen, he’s played twice and he’s been great,” Owen Hargreaves told BT Sport when asked about the 18-year-old’s current form. “Two games so far and he is the maker of the difference.
“I’m proud of him – when you step on that podium as a young guy, you never know, sink or swim. So far he has done a great job.”
Paul Scholes, who was also on the judging panel, agreed, saying: “I’m really happy for the young lad, he’s been United’s best player.
“He’s a young lad, he’s going to learn. His attitude has changed and we see the benefits of that, now he really looks like a top-class young player.”
United take on a struggling Aston Villa this weekend at Villa Park, with a win that could lift the Red Devils to a tie for third in the Premier League standings.