De Gea’s save vs Young Boys: The Manchester United goalkeeper made a brilliant save to keep United in the game.
Manchester United qualified for the round-of-16 of the Champions League with a win over Young Boys. Marouane Fellaini scored an injury-time winner for the side as United secured a 1-0 win over Swiss champions.
Jose Mourinho’s men endured a frustrating night as various chances came begging for the United forwards. However, poor finishing from the players almost cost them the game late in the second half, if not for De Gea’s extraordinary acrobatics in front of the goal.
The Spanish goalkeeper made a wonderful save to keep United in the game, and Fellaini ensured a win on the night.
Manchester United will play against Valencia in their final group game of the Champions League before being drawn for the next round of the competition.
David De Gea’s save vs Young Boys:
After 70 minutes of United’s crucial game against the Young Boys, it almost seemed as if the visitors have pulled through a stunning lead in the game. The ball deflected off of a Young Boys’ player and De Gea made an incredible diving effort to stop the ball from going into the net.
De Gea reached the ball as it was about to cross the touchline.
Here’s the video of the amazing save:
De Gea’s save was crucial in the context of the situation of the game. The game was poised at 0-0 and a goal would’ve been detrimental for Manchester United as they chased a berth in the next round of the competition.
There were many reactions to De Gea’s save on Twitter:
