Cunha Gets 8, Casemiro With 7.5 | Manchester United Players Rated In Hard-Fought Draw Vs Leeds United

Manchester United faced off against Leeds United at Elland Road earlier today as they hoped to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Red Devils made a good start to the game and managed to get to the half-time break with a goalless scoreline.

Brenden Aaronson gave the Yorkshire club the lead in the 62nd minute, but Matheus Cunha equalised for the Red Devils just three minutes later. The match ended with Man United securing a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Elland Road.

Let’s take a look at how each Manchester United player fared during the clash against the Whites.

GK: Senne Lammens – 6.5/10

Lammens made a couple of solid saves at the back but failed to keep a clean sheet this afternoon.

CB: Leny Yoro – 6/10

He dealt with the danger when he could and was replaced after the hour mark.

CB: Ayden Heaven – 7/10

Heaven performed his defensive duties well and was tidy with his passing.

CB: Lisandro Martinez – 7/10

He gave a good account of himself on the defensive end of the pitch.

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LEEDS, ENGLAND – JANUARY 04: Matheus Cunha of Manchester United battles for possession with Anton Stach and Ilia Gruev of Leeds United during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Manchester United at Elland Road on January 04, 2026 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

RW: Diogo Dalot – 6.5/10

He put his foot through the ball when he could, but lacked quality inside the Leeds half.

CM: Casemiro – 7.5/10

Casemiro anchored the midfield well and made some decent chances in the final third.

CM: Manuel Ugarte – 7/10

He was a positive influence at both ends of the field.

LW: Luke Shaw – 7/10

Shaw came back to defend when required and made one inviting chance going forward.

RAM: Patrick Dorgu – 7/10

He caught the eye at times in the final third, but there was no goal for him.

LAM: Matheus Cunha – 8/10

Cunha was a constant menace in the opponent’s half and managed to score in the 65th minute.

ST: Benjamin Sesko – 6/10

He was not shy of having a strike at goal, but failed to take his chances.

Substitutes:

ST: Joshua Zirkzee – 7/10

He picked up an assist for setting up Zirkzee’s goal.