FIRST THERE was a bear hug from Cristiano Ronaldo seconds before kick–off.
Around 14 minutes later one of the greatest players the game has ever seen was applauding Alejandro Garnacho with gusto.
For a budding new star had just announced himself at Old Trafford, the 18-year-old making his first start for Manchester United.
And if he carries on as he did against Sheriff, he’ll become a household name one day too.
Before Erik ten Hag took over as manager in the summer the club’s coaches had been talking up the kid over the two years since he was bought from Atletico Madrid for £420,000.