Anthony Elanga's late equalizer saved Manchester United's unlikely 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League last 16 competition.
Joao Felix's powerful header gave Atletico an early lead in Wednesday's game and the home side were on their way to victory with controlled proceedings at Wanda Metropolitano.
But the 19-year-old Elanga, brought in as a second-half substitute by Ralph Rangnik, leveled the tie on United's first - and only - goal shot of the night after Bruno Fernandes scored. Passed.
"I have dreamed of moments like this, scoring in the Champions League," Elanga told BT Sport. "Obviously a great opportunity like this against a top European team like Atletico Madrid, as I said, it's a dream come true."
One of Atletico's standout players in the game, Felix gave Atletico the lead after just seven minutes when he connected with a cross from Rennan Lodi to the post and fire a header into the Manchester United net.
Another Lodi cross nearly scored the home team's second goal at the end of the first half, but Sime Versalco's header went past Viktor Lindelof's face onto the crossbar.
Atlético looked likely to maintain the lead in the second half, but Elanga's first-time finish in 80 minutes - his first goal in the Champions League - dramatically changed the color of the tie.
Antoine Griezmann came close to restoring Atletico's lead a few minutes later, but his left footed shot from inside the United box bounced off the crossbar.
Elanga's goal means the draw is tied for the second leg to be held in Manchester on 16 March.
And after challenging home campaigns so far this season - La Liga champions Atletico are fifth in the Spanish League, while Manchester United are fourth in the English Premier League - both teams are trying to keep their Champions League hopes alive. Is doing.
In Wednesday's second game, Benfica and Ajax drew 2–2 when Ajax took the lead twice at the Estadio da Luz.
Dusan Tadic opened the scoring for the Dutch team with a half-volley before Sebastian Haller's own goal made it 1–1. However, four minutes later, Haller scored at the other end to give Ajax the lead with their eleventh goal in seven Champions League games - the fastest to score 11 goals by any player in the history of the competition.
But, with 18 minutes to go, Roman Yaremchuk equalized Benfica before the second leg in Amsterdam the following month.