Fernandes was the man who made way when Mata came on for his first appearance for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men since our 3-1 win over Newcastle in February. With just under 20 minutes to play in our return leg of the Europa League quarter-final against Granada, our no. 8 entered the pitch after receiving the armband from the outgoing Portuguese magnifico.
Our Spanish playmaker played a part in our final goal at Old Trafford on Thursday night after almost getting a touch and putting pressure on Jesus Vallejo, who headed the ball into his own net following an Alex Telles cross from the left.