Europa League: Cristiano Ronaldo fumes after missing easy goal from 6 yards away; WATCH

Portuguese football sensation Cristiano Ronaldo failed to score an easy goal from six yards for Manchester United during ir Europa League 2022-23 match against Omonia. While United traveled to Omonia Nicosia for Group E match, Cristiano was in search of his 700th goal in his club football career. 37-year-old was handed his fourth start of season during United’s narrow win against Cypriot minnows.

match marked a frustrating evening for forward, who is alrey having a frustrating season so far. Despite notable efforts during 90 minutes of play, Ronaldo failed to hit landmark goal. closest he came to scoring was in 77th minute when Diogo Dalot managed to square ball back with no keeper in sight, as Ronaldo found himself six yards away from goal. 

However, his shot ended up rebounding from post, before Omonia Nicosia goalkeeper Fabiano Frietas me save. Ronaldo was visibly miffed with himself for missed chances and frustrated with his goal-scoring woes. It is pertinent to mention that Ronaldo has registered only one goal so far in season after making nine appearances for United this season.

Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo misses goal from six yards distance

Cristiano Ronaldo assisted Marcus Rashford's goal

It is possible that anor reason why Ronaldo was angry is way 2022-23 season has panned out so far for him. 5-time Ballon d'Or winner has gone on to become a bit-part player under Erik ten Hag. Prior to Europa League game on Wednesday, Ronaldo was making helines for not being a part of United’s 6-3 loss against Manchester City last weekend.

Here's what Erik ten Hag said

While Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial stepped up and scored goals against Omonia, Ronaldo assisted second goal by Rashford. After game, ten Hag insisted he is happy with veteran’s performance. Speaking to club media, Ronaldo said, “think first two [shots he h produced] good saves from goalie

“He h a couple of chances, also he created a couple of chances. He was in for a good move and run for first goal with Marcus Rashford, so he h an impact in this game,” United coach ded. Ten Hag also shed light on Anthony Martial’s fitness and said, “I want to do it really careful because he h a good pre-season and n last 10 minutes against Atletico Mrid he fell out [injured] and n he returned against Liverpool, and so anor injury from far back.

“I cannot force it. I have to do it with a plan and I’m trying to do it at moment but it’s quite clear I’m happy with his performance,” Ten Hag said.