Rio Ferdinand criticised Manchester United and Bruno Fernandes regardless of the Crimson Devils’ fightback in opposition to Champions League rivals Atletico Madrid.
Anthony Elanga scored a late equaliser as Ralf Rangnick’s aspect secured a 1-1 draw with Atletico within the first leg of their last-16 tie.
Diego Simeone’s Atletico made a dream begin to the fixture, with Joao Felix heading dwelling Renan Lodi’s inviting cross after simply seven minutes.
The Spanish aspect appeared set to take a giant step to the Champions League quarter-finals as they largely annoyed United, however Elanga’s late aim has given the Premier League giants main hope forward of the return leg at Previous Trafford on March 15.
Ferdinand was happy to see his former membership go away Madrid with a draw however admitted United’s efficiency was ‘poor’ and stated Fernandes had a nasty recreation regardless of his late help.
‘Look, Man United would have taken that end result earlier than the sport,’ Ferdinand stated on BT Sport. ‘However they had been fortunate tonight.
‘They had been poor in the way in which they performed, the primary half was actually poor. However once you speak about soccer at this stage you typically ask, “are you able to climate the storm and keep within the recreation?”
‘For as unhealthy as United performed, David de Gea didn’t have a lot to do. You needed a greater efficiency however at the least they’ve obtained a end result.
‘Elanga pops up on the finish there with a aim and Bruno will get his help, as unhealthy as he performed up till that time.
‘Total, United shall be getting on that aircraft dwelling tonight considering they’re nicely in it. There’s some positives to take.’
Elanga, in the meantime, stated it was a ‘dream come true’ to attain for Manchester United within the Champions League, after changing into the membership’s fifth-youngest European goalscorer following Wayne Rooney, Mason Greenwood, David Beckham and Phil Jones.
The 19-year-old stated: ‘I've dreamt of moments like this, scoring within the Champions League in opposition to high European groups like Atletico Madrid, a dream come true.
‘It is just first half, we now have to be prepared for the second half at Previous Trafford.
‘I informed you the way calm and funky I'm and each time I'm given a chance I need to repay the supervisor and provides 150% each time I step onto the pitch.
‘I simply do what I can do, I need to be one of the best participant on the pitch and I recognize the boss.
‘You’ve obtained to remain within the recreation, something can occur. We didn't play one of the best within the first half, however improved after the substitutions within the second half.’
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