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Cristiano Ronaldo admits he felt 'so nervous' ahead of making his dream Manchester United homecoming against Newcastle... and is adamant his 'fantastic' team can win major trophies if they are 'mature'

Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed a fairytale start to his Manchester United homecoming after scoring a brace in the victory against Newcastle - but he has admitted to feeling 'super nervous' before kick-off.

Superstar Ronaldo, 36, hit the ground running at Old Trafford after sealing his return from Juventus with two strikes, one a poacher's finish after a rebound and another a powerful drive through the goalkeeper.

Throughout the game, he was serenaded by the crowd, but after the final whistle, he revealed early jitters had set in.

Cristiano Ronaldo admitted to feeling 'nervous' ahead of his Manchester United second debut

'When I started the game I was so nervous, I swear,' Ronaldo told BBC Sport.