Cristiano Ronaldo got a mixed reaction when his name was read out at Old Trafford as part of the Manchester United team to play Rayo Vallecano in United's sixth and final pre-season friendly before the 2022/2023 season.
Against a backdrop of speculation over whether he would stay or leave United this summer he only played half of the game before being substituted at half time and it later emerged that he had reportedly left Old Trafford before the final whistle.
Barely 100 visiting fans had travelled over to support Rayo Vallecano but they made their presence felt by letting off a smoke bomb during the second half of their 1-1 draw against the Reds.
Amad Diallo had put United into the lead early in the second half after he replaced Ronaldo at half time.
Former United striker Radamel Falcao hit the crossbar and Alvaro Garcia hit the equaliser as United's defensive frailties emerged again despite some signs that the team was benefiting from boss Erik Ten Hag's high pressing philosophy.
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