By saving Jordan Larsson's last-second penalty and preserving a 1-0 victory and three crucial Champions League points for Copenhagen, Andre Onana earned the title of Manchester United's most improbable hero.
The Cameroonian's heroic deed occurred after Harry Maguire, another heavily criticised player, stepped up and gave United the lead despite yet another plodding display from Erik ten Hag's side.
After the stadium had paid tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton prior to kickoff, Maguire's smashing header drove Old Trafford into a frenzy. Although United were unable to put on a performance that Charlton would have been pleased with, it ended up being a night that may mark the comeback of two much maligned individuals.
In what turned out to be the game's final kick, Onana made a fantastic save to stop Larsson, the son of former United scorer Henrik, from scoring from the penalty spot.
Ten Hag's team now has three points and is only one point behind second-placed Galatasaray, thus the save might make the difference between United losing in the Champions League and making it further.
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