Alejandro Garnacho has scored an excellent equaliser against Brentford to save Manchester United from going down a goal at the half-time break. The 20-year-old winger has come to the rescue during Saturday afternoon’s first Premier League match back at Old Trafford. The home team fell behind just seconds before the half-time break after Ethan Pinnock scored a towering header while Matthijs De Ligt was off the pitch, leaving the United faithful stunned.
Manchester United kicked off the first half with a blend of optimism and caution, but their defense was soon put to the test as Brentford’s relentless press and clever movement off the ball forced the Red Devils to concede the opening goal. Ethan Pinnock rose above the United defenders to score a header that appeared to have given the Bees a crucial half-time lead.
However, Garnacho had other plans. With almost the last kick of the half, the Argentine youngster demonstrated his exceptional technique and poise under pressure. He expertly watched a lofted pass drop over his shoulder before unleashing an unstoppable volley that left the Brentford goalkeeper with no chance. The sheer power and precision of the strike left Old Trafford in awe, with the United players and staff ecstatic to have been handed a lifeline going into the break.
As Garnacho wheeled away in celebration, it was clear that Manchester United had found an unlikely hero in the 20-year-old winger. While the Red Devils will be eager to build on their second-half chances and claim all three points, Garnacho’s equaliser has undoubtedly shifted the momentum in their favor. With his impressive display, Garnacho continues to make a compelling case for a regular starting spot in Erik ten Hag's lineup.