Cristiano Ronaldo said he has "no problem" with Rasmus Højlund performing his famed "Siu" celebration after scoring in Denmark's win over Portugal on Thursday.

Højlund scored the only goal in the first leg of their UEFA Nations League quarterfinal in Copenhagen. After finding the net, the Manchester United striker ran toward the corner and performed Ronaldo's trademark celebration, while the man who made it famous watched on.

Højlund later explained that he did not intend to mock Ronaldo, describing the five-time Ballon d'Or winner as his "idol."

And speaking ahead of Sunday's decisive second leg between the teams in Lisbon, Ronaldo brushed off any issue between the two.

"No problem, for me it's not a problem," he said during Portugal's pre-game news conference. "I knew it's not because he does not have respect for me, of course not. I'm smart enough to understand that not only him but around the world other sportspeople do my celebration. For me it's an honour.

He then added with a smile: "But I hope tomorrow he can see my celebration."