Europa League: Man United 1-1 AC Milan - Red Devils held at Old Trafford

Manutd.com - Manchester United suffered Europa League first-leg stoppage-time agony at Old Trafford as AC Milan struck a late equaliser to cancel out Amad's first Reds first-team goal.

Manchester United youngster Amad Diallo celebrates after scoring against AC Milan. Photo: @Amaddiallo_19

United looked set to head to the San Siro next Thursday night for the second leg of this last-16 tie with a narrow lead, thanks to Amad's 50th-minute goal. The 18-year-old came on for Anthony Martial at half-time and, after only five minutes on the pitch, the Ivorian made the breakthrough.

Amad Diallo (r) celebrates goal with Manchester United teammates. Photo: @Amaddiallo_19

But just as it looked like the Red Devils would be heading to Italy with a precious lead, Simon Kjaer headed home the equaliser with seconds to go.

Bruno Fernandes says Man United 1-1 AC Milan "frustrating" ⬇

Frustrating to concede a last minute goal but there’s still much to play next week.

Congrats @Amaddiallo_19 on your first goal 👌🤝 pic.twitter.com/suqpd60j0Q
— Bruno Fernandes (@B_Fernandes8) March 11, 2021

The visitors were injury hit, including Man United one-time key man Zlatan Ibrahimovic, but they proved a stubborn and often adventurous side to overcome, causing the Reds a few headaches and that painful Kjaer away-goal means there is a tough task ahead in the second leg.

Simon Kjær says AC Milan "deserved" to share points against Man United ⬇