Manuel Ugarte stopped a shot from Dusan Tadic that looked like it was going in for a goal and kept Manchester United ahead of Fenerbahce.

The Uruguayan moved from Paris Saint-Germain to Old Trafford in the summer, but he hasn’t been able to make a big difference for Manchester United this season.

However, the midfielder has been everywhere in the first half of tonight’s match in Istanbul, and his hard work in defense has helped United stay even in the Europa League game.

Sebastian Szymański crossed the ball into the penalty area, and it looked like former Southampton star Tadic was going to score, but Ugarte quickly blocked the shot with his leg stretched out.

The TNT Sports announcer Robbie Savage said, “That is beautiful.”

“With his left foot, it’s just terrific, brilliant play.”

In the 15th minute, United took the lead against Fenerbahce with a powerful goal from Christian Eriksen. Joshua Zirkzee set him up.

Jose Mourinho’s team tried to get back into the game, and Allan Saint-Maximin, a former Newcastle player who likes to play tricks, looked like the dangerous player he always is down the right side.

However, Ugarte’s help and two great saves by goalie Andre Onana made it possible for Erik ten Hag to have a team talk with his players ahead of halftime.