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Eagle-eyed fans spot how Casemiro tried to stop Alejandro Garnacho pulling off his copycat Cristiano Ronaldo celebration against Barnsley

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Garnacho was one of three United players to grab a brace as Erik ten Hag's side <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/man-utd-barnsley-player-ratings-marcus-rashford-alejandro-garnacho-carabao-cup/blt17482a563ba7061e" target="_blank">ran riot against Barnsley</a> in the Carabao Cup. The Argentinian scored either side of half-time as the Red Devils breezed into the fourth round.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Marcus Rashford and Christian Eriksen also scored twice in the 7-0 win, with <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/erik-ten-hag-honest-marcus-rashford-handing-penalty-antony-man-utd-carabao-cup-rout-barnsley/bltddfe6104fc599ef5" target="_blank">Ten Hag pleased after seeing Antony handed a penalty</a> to open his account for the season. It was an evening of celebration at Old Trafford, but Casemiro appeared to try to prevent Garnacho from copying Cristiano Ronaldo after his first goal.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Fans believe Casemiro tried to stop Garnacho from hitting Ronaldo's iconic celebration, with some suggesting the midfielder didn't want to see Garnacho get in trouble for mimicking compatriot Lionel Messi's biggest rival. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Casemiro tried to stop Garnacho from hitting Ronaldo's iconic celebration 😅 <a href="https://t.co/rupXDPhDh2">pic.twitter.com/rupXDPhDh2</a>— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) <a href="https://twitter.com/footballontnt/status/1836132592485048414?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 17, 2024</a></blockquote>
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"Casemiro was stopping Garnacho from doing Ronaldo celebration coz they'll kick him out of Argentina squad," wrote @NoodleHairCR7 on X.@kobbieEraa added: "Unc knew the backlash he was gonna receive from pessi fans."Meanwhile, @StraightAtHim said: "Bruno and Casemiro really try and stop him after every goal. But Garnacho is absolutely shameless I love him.""Man look at the way Casemiro was dragging him so he doesn't do Ronaldo's celebration, wrote @paapywes, while @Johnny19United added: "Look at the way Casemiro tells him not to and Garnacho was shrugs him off.. love it he does what he wants!"

WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING

That's back-to-back wins for Ten Hag's side and they'll look to keep things going at Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday. United will then start preparing for their Europa League opener against Twente, before closing out the month with a blockbuster league clash against Tottenham.

WHAT NEXT FOR MAN UTD?

Eagle-eyed fans spot how Casemiro tried to stop Alejandro Garnacho pulling off his copycat Cristiano Ronaldo celebration against Barnsley | Goal.com

Manchester United&apos;s Casemiro seemingly tried to stop Alejandro Garnacho from performing Cristiano Ronaldo&apos;s iconic celebration against Barnsley.