Manchester United clashed heads with Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano earlier tonight as they focused on securing a good result on the road. The Red Devils made a poor start to the game and conceded the opening goal in the seventh minute when Joao Felix scored with a brilliant header. Ralf Rangnick’s men failed to come up with a response and went into the half-time break 1-0 down on the scoreline.
Anthony Elanga finally managed to equalise for Man United in the 80th minute as the contest finished with the Mancunian outfit earning a hard-fought 1-1 draw at the Spanish capital.
Let’s take a look at how each Man United player performed during the clash against Atletico Madrid.
GK: David de Gea – 6/10
The Spaniard hardly had a save to make in the game but will be disappointed after conceding an early goal.
RB: Victor Lindelof – 6.5/10
Lindelof tried his best to keep the Atletico Madrid attackers frustrated and was tidy with his passing.
CB: Raphael Varane – 6.5/10
He cleared the danger when required and was a dominant presence in the air. Still, there was no clean sheet for him tonight.
CB: Harry Maguire – 6.5/10
Maguire was strong in the air and didn’t mind putting his foot through the ball when required.
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LB: Luke Shaw – 6/10
He made a few important interceptions but got replaced in the 66th minute.
CM: Fred – 6/10
Fred struggled to get a foothold in the game and produced a disjointed display at the centre of the park.
CM: Paul Pogba – 6/10
The Frenchman made one key chance going forward but lasted for just 65 minutes before he was replaced.
RW: Marcus Rashford – 6/10
He had a couple of bright moments in the game but never looked like he would score.
CAM: Bruno Fernandes – 7/10
Fernandes worked hard defensively and fashioned two good chances in the final third. He has got an assist for setting up Elanga’s goal.
LW: Jadon Sancho – 6/10
The English talent offered very little in the final third and got substituted in the 81st minute.
ST: Cristiano Ronaldo – 6/10
He had a couple of shots but never like he would score tonight.
Substitutes:
CM: Nemanja Matic – 6/10
The Serbian talent offered some steel to Rangnick’s midfield.
RB: Aaron Wan-Bissaka – 6/10
He was solid at the back.
LB: Alex Telles – 6/10
Telles made one promising run with the ball.
RW: Anthony Elanga – 7/10
He made an immediate impact by scoring a late goal which rescued a draw for Man United.
CAM: Jesse Lingard – N/A
Lingard hardly got any minutes to warrant a rating.
