Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata put away a trademark free-kick against Juventus in the 2-1 win last night.
The Spaniard had been a substitute for the game, but his equalising goal a few minutes from time sparked a dramatic comeback from Jose Mourinho’s men.
Supporters on Twitter were full of praise for Mata following the final whistle:
Mata never disappoints fans
— #IAMJASYU (@jasyu23) 8 November 2018
Technique perfected pic.twitter.com/XLzIlfz0yd
— fortune khoza (@fortune_khoza) 8 November 2018
I swear i knew that shot was going in
— Hashem Ajaj (@HashimAjaj) 7 November 2018
Always there when we need you the most❤️ Respect. Respect. Respect.
— benjie ? (@BenUrey51) 8 November 2018
FREE KICK KINGGGGGG??
— Amy? (@AmyyyRosee) 8 November 2018
Juantastic❤
— Dan The Red? (@Kennedy19Daniel) 7 November 2018
Sweet left foot…
— Mr.Abdul (@incikghan) 8 November 2018
So cool under pressure,what an incredible result
— Neil Croad (@croadyman) 8 November 2018
That was absolute class ???
— aamir (@qadeeraamir) 8 November 2018
Great free kick . do it again on sunday please ? #MUFC
— Achmad Rivai Syahrir (@red_elora) 8 November 2018
Alex Sandro’s own goal with just a minute left of normal time gave United an unlikely three points on the night, keeping their Champions League qualification hopes alive.
The Red Devils now sit second in Group H, with two games remaining against Valencia and Young Boys. They will host the Swiss side at Old Trafford in the next round of fixtures.
If they get the three points, and Valencia fail to beat Juve in the other game, United will have clinched a place in the last 16 with a match to spare. That certainly didn’t look to be on the cards even a week ago.
