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Man Utd 1 Rayo Vallecano 1 LIVE REACTION: Cristiano Ronaldo subbed OFF and misses chance as Amad Diallo scores in draw

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CRISTIANO RONALDO missed a chance and was subbed off at half-time in Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano.

The friendly was Erik ten Hag's first game in charge of the Red Devils at Old Trafford.

Amad Diallo, who came on for Ronaldo at the break, scored United's only goal of the game.

Today's big friendly was Ronaldo's first appearance this summer after missing the tour of Thailand and Australia.

  • Score: Man Utd 1-1 Rayo Vallecano
  • Man Utd XI: Heaton, Martinez, Varane, Telles, Garner, Laird, Eriksen, Van De Beek, Chong, Garnacho, Ronaldo

  • That's all from us!

    Thank you once again for tuning into SunSport's coverage of Manchester United vs Rayo Vallecano!

    CR7 was hooked at half-time by Erik Ten Hag, but his replacement - young Amad Diallo - put United into the lead shortly after.

    Rayo got back into the game following a smart move that was finished off by Garcia, before ex-United striker Radamel Falcao hit the crossbar with an effort from distance.

    It was a full debut for Lisandro Martinez in defence, and he looked very comfortable in the United back line.

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  • Rayo looked sharp

    The Spanish side looked very good today against United.

    Isi Palazon was excellent in midfield, and they could have easily had two or three goals today.

    They play Barcelona in their first game of La Liga this season, which will be no easy feat, but they did manage to beat the Catalan giants last season.

    For a club of their size, with their budget, they are a very good watch and did their fans proud.

  • Man of the match

    This afternoon's SunSport man of the match is Amad Diallo.

    The Ivorian was excellent after coming on at half-time for Cristiano Ronaldo, and scored the goal that put United in the lead.

    Isi Palazon was a close second, with Garnacho impressing too.

    Who was your man of the match?

  • The kids are alright.

    United have produced some wonderful talents at Carrington over the years, but this group of youngsters look like a really good crop.

    Amad Diallo and Alejandro Garnacho were absolutely impeccable today in particular.

    Both of them looked electric on the ball, and created the best chances of anyone on the pitch.

    Diallo of course got the goal too.

    A mention should also go to Ethan Laird and Zidane Iqbal, who both looked good in possession and worked really hard.

    The future is bright, Manchester United fans.

    Amad Diallo lit up old trafford against Rayo Vallecano.
    Amad Diallo lit up old trafford against Rayo Vallecano.Credit: Reuters
  • CR7 hooked?

    Well no one was surprised to see Amad Diallo come on at half-time for Manchester United, but who he replaced was a bit of a shock.

    The board went up and it had Ronaldo's infamous number 7 on it.

    He wasn't necessarily poor in the first half, but wasn't at his best either and after watching that you would expect Martial to be given the starting role against Brighton up next.

    Nonetheless, his replacement was a great move by Erik Ten Hag, as Diallo was excellent, and scored with his second touch.

    Ronaldo was hooked at half-time by Erik Ten Hag.
    Ronaldo was hooked at half-time by Erik Ten Hag.Credit: PA
  • Full Time. Manchester United 1-1 Rayo Vallecano

    Manchester United's pre-season ends with a draw at Old Trafford, in what was a really well contested friendly.

    We saw Ronaldo return, but it is Amad Diallo who will take the headlines for United, as he was exceptional for the Red Devils.

  • 88. Manchester United 1-1 Rayo Vallecano

    Amad Diallo shows another great bit of skill on the right hand side this time, as he does a few step overs to create the space for a pass to Zidane Iqbal.

  • 86. Manchester United 1-1 Rayo Vallecano

    Ethan Laird is another who has been excellent for United at right back today.

    With Wan-Bissaka out of favour he could be one to keep and eye on for United this season.

    The ball falls to Telles on the edge of the box and he sends a shot into orbit...

  • 82. Manchester United 1-1 Rayo Vallecano

    Vallecano get the ball in the box there, but Nteka just cannot win the header to knock it into the back of the net.

    All of a sudden United burst and they are on the counter attack.

    Diallo does well to find Zidane Iqbal on the edge of the box, who's low driven shot is just wide of the left hand post.

  • 81. Manchester United 1-1 Rayo Vallecano

    Vallecano come close!

    Then United come close!

  • 79. Manchester United 1-1 Rayo Vallecano

    Zidane Iqbal glides through midfield like his namesake in 2006.

    He is a really promising youngster for United.

  • 76. Manchester United 1-1 Rayo Vallecano

    Oscar Valentin picks up a yellow card for a poor tackle on Eric Bailly.

  • 74. Manchester United 1-1 Rayo Vallecano

    Isi Palazon is off for Vallecano, which is good news for United fans, as he is replaced by Randy Nteka.

  • 72. Manchester United 1-1 Rayo Vallecano

    Heaton makes a save from a shot that comes at him from about 35 yards out.

    Shola Shoretire and Zidane Iqbal are replacing Alejandro Garnacho and James Garner for United.

  • 69. Manchester United 1-1 Rayo Vallecano

    Vallecano create another really good chance through Isi Palazon, who has been one of the best players on the pitch today.

    But the shot is covered well by Ethan Laird.

    This is very open now...

  • 66. Manchester United 1-1 Rayo Vallecano

    That is beautiful skill from Amad Diallo on the left hand side to nutmeg the defender with a back heel.

    He is then shoved down as he makes his way into the box, and there will be a free kick to United right on the edge of the box.

  • 66. Manchester United 1-1 Rayo Vallecano

    Falcao, Trejo and are coming off for Vallecano.

  • 64. Manchester United 1-1 Rayo Vallecano

    Vallecano have a chance to take the lead with the best move of the game so far.

    Garcia can't finish his dinner however, on this occasion.

  • 62. Manchester United 1-1 Rayo Vallecano

    Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez are making way here for Hannibal and Eric Bailly.

    Martinez was very good on his Manchester United debut, and United fans will be hoping for more of the same throughout the season.

  • 60. Manchester United 1-1 Rayo Vallecano

    The shot comes in from Isi Palazon, who has been excellent today for the visitors and is saved by Tom Heaton.

    But he can do nothing about the rebound, and Alvaro Garcia hit it home.

  • 58. Manchester United 1-1 Rayo Vallecano

    Goal for Rayo Vallecano! Garcia!

  • 56. Manchester United 1-0 Rayo Vallecano

    Unai Lopez has a go from distance, but it takes a heavy deflection and goes out for a corner.

  • 54. Manchester United 1-0 Rayo Vallecano

    Garnacho gets a cheeky nutmeg on his marker, but is frozen out by two Vallecano defenders.

  • 52. Manchester United 1-0 Rayo Vallecano

    Falcao hits the bar!

    Well he can still strike a ball as the Colombian curls an effort towards the top corner, but it just hits the bar.

    Heaton was beaten.

  • 50. Manchester United 1-0 Rayo Vallecano

    Well, well, well.

    Amad Diallo does what Ronaldo couldn't as he opens the scoring for Manchester United.

    Diego Lopez saved the initial effort from the edge of the box, but spills it into the path of Amad, who smashed it home.

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