Teenager Anthony Elanga salvages draw for Manchester United against Atletico Madrid in Champions League

By George Ramsay, CNN

Updated 2249 GMT (0649 HKT) February 23, 2022

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(CNN)Anthony Elanga's late equalizer rescued an unlikely 1-1 draw for Manchester United against Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the teams' Champions League last 16 contest.

João Felix's powerful header had given Atletico an early lead in Wednesday's game and the home side looked on course for victory, having controlled proceedings at the Wanda Metropolitano.But the 19-year-old Elanga, brought on as a second-half substitute by Ralf Rangnick, leveled the tie with United's first — and only — on target shot of the night after he was put through on goal by Bruno Fernandes' pass.«I've dreamt of moments like this, scoring in the Champions League,»