Atlético took an early lead through Joao Felix but were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw following Anthony Elanga’s late equaliser for Manchester United at the Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid.
The hosts got off to a fantastic start thanks to Joao Felix’s early header from Renan Lodi’s inviting cross, with United looking ragged on their right flank, where interim coach Rangnick’s deployment of Victor Lindelof at full-back backfired miserably.
Until that point, it appeared as if Diego Simeone’s Spanish winners would carry a slim lead to Old Trafford after delivering a masterclass in-game control without the ball.
Until the 19-year-old Elanga came as a substitute and scored from a late cross by Bruno Fernandes to score past Jan Oblak to level the score for the visitors
