A late goal from substitute Anthony Elanga rescued a 1-1 draw for Manchester United at Atletico Madrid in their Champions League last-16 first-leg clash on Wednesday.
United, looking disjointed and lacking spark, were cornered from the start by a relentless Atleti, who opened the scoring after seven minutes with a brilliant header by Joao Felix from Renan Lodi's cross.
Atletico had many opportunities to extend their lead and hit the post twice but were punished by a defensive mistake which gifted the ball to Bruno Fernandes 10 minutes from time.
The Portuguese playmaker found Elanga behind the defensive line and the 19-year-old striker scored with a precise cross shot, one of only two United efforts on target in the whole game.
Prolific striker Sebastien Haller was again among the goals, as Ajax Amsterdam forced a 2-2 draw away at Benfica in the first leg of their last-16 tie.
Not only did the lanky Haller score to take his tally in this season's competition to 11 goals in seven games, but he also contributed an own goal in a pulsating clash at the Estadio da Luz.
The Dutch club were ahead after 18 minutes through captain Dusan Tadic but an unfortunate own goal from Haller saw the scores level seven minutes later.
Ajax, however, did not take long to restore their lead as Haller made amends with a close-in finish in the 29th minute.
A second-half header from substitute Roman Yaremchuk ensured a draw for the hosts and a boost to their hopes in the second leg next month.
