Andre Onana produced a spectacular double save in the first half of Manchester United’s match against Fenerbahce, which had opposing manager Jose Mourinho giggling in surprise.
The goalkeeper joined the Red Devils in the summer of 2023, although he struggled in his first season as Erik ten Hag’s team finished seventh.
His performances have improved slightly in recent months, despite United falling to 12th place in the Premier League as pressure mounts on their Dutch manager.
Onana’s abilities were on full display today in Istanbul, as he stopped striker Youssef En-Nesyri twice in a matter of seconds to maintain United ahead – before the away side lost their lead in the second half.
First, he got down low to palm away a bullet header that bounced just before his glove, much to the surprise of the centre-forward, who thought his effort was on goal.
Andre Onana produced a great double save in the first half of Manchester United’s match against Fenerbahce.
After blocking Youssef En-Nesyri’s first shot he then got himself up just in time to heroically save a header from the same man but from even closer range
The former Chelsea manager was seen praising Onana in the tunnel at halftime.
Even Fenerbahce manager Mourinho noticed the funny side, initially putting his head in his hands on the touchline before giggling uncontrollably in shock and mimicking the save.
At halftime, the former Chelsea manager was spotted praising Onana in the tunnel, exchanging a few jokes before gently slapping the goalie on the back.
Manuel Ugarte had just maintained United ahead of Fenerbahce by blocking a Dusan Tadic shot that appeared to be on target.
United took the lead against Fenerbahce in the 15th minute thanks to a powerful Christian Eriksen strike, set up by Joshua Zirkzee.
Manuel Ugarte maintained United’s lead over Fenerbahce after blocking a Dusan Tadic effort.
Former Newcastle player Allan Saint-Maximin floated a beautiful cross from the left that fell exactly on the head of En-Nesyri, who scored an equaliser.
Ten Hag was delighted despite surrendering the lead in a 1-1 draw at Fenerbahce.
Jose Mourinho’s side attempted to claw their way back into the game, with former Newcastle trickster Allan Saint-Maximin looking his usual deadly self down the right flank.
However, Ugarte’s intervention, as well as Andre Onana’s superb double save, allowed under-pressure Erik ten Hag to give a half-time team talk with his side ahead.
Fenerbahce’s perseverance paid off, though, as former Newcastle player Allan Saint-Maximin floated in a beautiful cross from the left that landed perfectly on the head of En-Nesyri, giving them a well-deserved equaliser.
