Manchester United saved a 1–1 draw against Atlético Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano despite being second best for the large part.
The Red Devils would certainly be counting themselves lucky when Anthony Elanga once again made a clear distinction off the bench.
He scored the equalizer for the visitors in the 80th minute after Joao Felix gave Atlético the lead within seven minutes.
The young Portuguese forward got his side off to the right start after Rennan Lodi led a perfect cross ahead of David de Gea, but was unable to build on the early lead.
It was a game we've come to expect in the Champions League from a team managed by Diego Simeone, who were given yellow cards to nine players, but made up for in their lack of a cutting edge.
The sucker punch for Rojiblancos came on with only 10 minutes remaining on the clock as substitute Elanga raced through the ball on Bruno Fernandes and made an effort behind Jan Oblak and into the back of the net.
Rangnik may be a bit worried about the performance of his side but the result will be more than satisfactory.
United will be confident of reaching the quarter-finals in the second leg at Old Trafford, but will be wary of the danger of Atletico's desire in three weeks' time.