Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed he was flattered by the affection he received from a Manchester United fan group during Real Madrid's La Liga encounter against Villarreal.

The Portuguese superstar has responded to fan group United Reel's decision to fly a banner over the Estadio El Madrigal with the words 'COME HOME RONALDO' planted across it.

Ronaldo, speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, said of Manchester United fans' decision to fly a banner over Spain: 'I always said that I have a family at Manchester but I'm good in Madrid.

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Manchester United fan group United Reel flew the banner over El Madrigal on Saturday afternoon

Cristiano Ronaldo was idolised at Old Trafford during his six-year stay at Manchester United

'I'm glad of the affection that United fans have for me, it means that I have left good memories.'

Real Madrid ace Ronaldo will return to Old Trafford in November as Portugal are scheduled to take on Argentina at his former stomping ground.

The 29-year-old will go head-to-head with rival Lionel Messi and former team-mate Angel di Maria in an international friendly showdown on November 18.

Former Manchester United forward Ronaldo won three Premier League titles during his time at Old Trafford

Ronaldo, pictured with Real Madrid team-mate Gareth Bale, is happy with life at the Santiago Bernabeu