Anthony Elanga came off the bench to help Man United maintain Atletico Madrid to a 1-1 draw inside the UEFA Champions League spherical of sixteen first-leg conflict played on Wednesday night.
Joao Felix struck early within the first half to give Diego Simeone's&#a hundred and sixty; facet a deserved lead, and for a while it seemed that it would be enough to give them victory until Elanga scored overdue on to force a draw.&#a hundred and sixty;
In a cagey suit that become not completely ruled by means of any of the two sides, it became the hosts who got off the blocks first.&#a hundred and sixty;
They have been rewarded after just 8 minutes whilst Renan Lodi sent a specific lofted move into the box, locating Felix in excellent space close to the penalty spot and the youngster headed it in off the left post.
There turned into little action from each sides within the remaining part of the half, even though United grew into the fit and were on top of things going into the break.&#one hundred sixty;
The 2d half changed into a replica of the first, as Atletico sat deep and opted to move for counter-assaults while additionally exploiting the areas at the extensive regions.
With 15 mins to move, Ralf Rangick took off Marcus Rashford for 19-year-antique Elanga, and he introduced five minutes later as he scored the leveler.&#a hundred and sixty;
Bruno Fernandes did his typical magic in the middle of the park before squaring it to Elanga, who beat Jan Oblak with a great shot into the lowest left corner.&#a hundred and sixty;
Atletico Madrid got here close to snatching it with three mins to play, however Antoine Griezmann's attempt crashed against the crossbar.
