Cristiano Ronaldo takes ‘worst penalty ever’ in Nations League play-off as fans say ‘Hojlund got in his head’

CRISTIANO RONALDO took the “worst penalty ever” as fans said “Rasmus Hojlund got in his head.”

Ronaldo, 40, lined up for Portugal in tonight’s Nations League quarter-final clash against Denmark.

The ace’s side arrived chasing a 1-0 deficit from the first leg.

Manchester United striker Hojlund netted a late winner in Copenhagen earlier this week.

And he toasted the strike by imitating Ronaldo’s “Siu” celebration.

Prior to tonight’s meeting, CR7 snapped at a journalist after questions over his form.

Ronaldo also urged Portugal fans to get behind the team and help them reach the Nations League semis.

But the iconic forward spurned a glorious opportunity to give the home support something to cheer about in Lisbon.

With just five minutes on the clock, Portugal were gifted an incredible route back into the game when they won a penalty.

Ronaldo, who has scored a record 135 international goals, stepped up to the spot.

But after taking his traditional run-up, the striker hit a tame effort at goal.

Denmark goalie Kasper Schmeichel easily collected the shot.

And Ronaldo was left with his head in his hands as Portugal fans groaned in despair.

Meanwhile, other supporters flocked online to react to Ronaldo’s miss

One said: “That’s one of the worst penalties I’ve ever seen.”

Another declared: “Rasmus Hojlund got into the head of Ronaldo.”

One noted: “Last week Hojlund turned into Ronaldo, so this time he turned up at Hojlund.”

Another added: “Why didn’t he full power it?”

Portugal did eventually find their equaliser, with Joachim Andersen’s own goal making it 1-0 on the night and 1-1 on aggregate.

However, Denmark netted in the 57th minute through Rasmus Kristensen to regain control of the tie.

Ronaldo then finally did grab his goal with a strike in the 72nd minute.

But Denmark once again went back ahead when Christian Eriksen fired in moments later.

However, Portugal were still determined to have a say and sent the game to extra time thanks to an 86th minute effort from Francisco Trincao, making it 3-2 to them on the night and 3-3 on aggregate.