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Watch Man Utd wonderkid Alejandro Garnacho, 17, score sublime Bale-like goal then do Cristiano Ronaldo’s celebration

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MANCHESTER UNITED academy kid Alejandro Garnacho scored a Gareth Bale-esque wonder goal in the FA Youth Cup… and celebrated like Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Manchester United youngster followed up his bicycle kick from the third round with an incredible solo effort for the U18s side in Wednesday night’s fifth round tie.

Garnacho ran almost the entire length of the pitchCredit: Getty
The youngster showed excellent composure to stick the ball in the back of the netCredit: Getty

Picking up the ball midway through his own half on the counter attack, Garnacho set off down the left hand side.

Reminiscent of the goal Bale scored in the Copa del Rey for Real Madrid against Barcelona, Garnacho left Everton right-back Mathew Mallon for dead.

After leaving Mallen in his wake Garnacho cut inside onto his right foot, and calmly slotted into the bottom corner.

The composure showed to put the ball in the net at the end of the run was impressive given the effort required to get there.

But that’s where the Bale comparisons ended, as Garnacho switched into Ronaldo mode as soon as the ball hit the back of the net.

He ripped off his shirt and pulled out Ronaldo’s trademark ‘Siu’ celebration.

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And he even gave a nod to CR7 in his post-match Instagram post, which Garnacho captioned: “Quarter finals, here we goooooo. Siuuuuuuu.”

Fans too were left in awe by the effort on social media.

The comparisons to Bale were evident for all to see, as one user wrote: “Is that bale?”

Another impressed fan reacted: “I’m voting for this goal on United official App as best goal of the month (February),I don’t care about any other goal.”

A third added said: “The run, the goal, the celebration.”

His effort made it 4-1 to United in the FA Cup fifth round, following goals from Charlie McNeill, Kobbie Mainoo, and Sam Mather.

It sets up a quarter-final clash against Leicester City’s U18s.

Garnacho joined United’s Academy at the back end of 2020 from Atletico Madrid.

He is obsessed by Ronaldo, and even wears the same shirt number – No7 – as his idol.

And now he’s even copying his celebration too.

Garnacho ripped off his shirt after scoringCredit: Getty
The wonderkid couldn’t resist mimicking Ronaldo’s iconic ‘Siu’ celebration at Old TraffordCredit: Getty

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