Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a strong message after Rasmus Højlund celebrated like him during Denmark’s 1-0 victory over Portugal in the Nations League quarter-final first leg. The Manchester United striker, who has always looked up to Ronaldo, scored the decisive goal in the 78th minute, securing a vital win for his team at Parken Stadium on Thursday night. His goal came at a crucial moment, especially after Christian Eriksen missed a penalty in the first half, making Højlund the standout player of the night.
As soon as he found the back of the net, Højlund marked the moment by performing Ronaldo’s signature celebration, a move that quickly caught the attention of fans and football pundits. The young forward has never hidden his admiration for the Portuguese legend, and his gesture further highlighted the influence Ronaldo has had on his career.
However, Ronaldo was quick to respond after the match, taking to Instagram to remind everyone that the battle is far from over. He posted a message full of determination, writing: “We have 90 minutes to turn around. Roll on Portugal!” His words reflected his winning mentality and belief that his team can overturn the deficit in the second leg.
With the return fixture still to come, Ronaldo and his teammates will be eager to respond, knowing that their hopes of progressing in the competition depend on a strong performance. Meanwhile, Højlund’s goal and celebration have only added more excitement to the growing rivalry between the two sides. As the second leg approaches, all eyes will be on Portugal to see if they can stage a comeback or if Denmark will hold on to their advantage and eliminate one of Europe’s football giants.
