Manchester United fans were overjoyed as Leny Yoro put on an impressive display in their exhilarating 2-2 draw against Liverpool at Anfield. The match was filled with high-energy moments, highlighted by Lisandro Martinez unexpectedly putting United ahead in the second half.

However, Liverpool swiftly responded, with Cody Gakpo finding the net to equalize. The league leaders then gained the upper hand when Matthijs de Ligt was penalized for a handball, allowing top scorer Mo Salah to score from the penalty spot, putting Liverpool ahead 2-1.

Refusing to back down, United equalized thanks to Amad Diallo, who slotted the ball home to earn a well-deserved point for his team. Despite their resilience, United endured late pressure from Liverpool, who nearly netted a third goal during a swift counterattack.

As Darwin Nunez charged forward, poised to create a scoring chance, Yoro—who had just entered the match in the 83rd minute for De Ligt—executed a remarkable sliding tackle to dispossess the Uruguayan. This expertly timed challenge thwarted Liverpool’s threatening break and left United fans in sheer admiration.

Supporters flooded social media to celebrate Yoro’s heroics, with one fan declaring, “Leny Yoro, that tackle on Nunez—I’m on my feet applauding.” Another chimed in, “Leny Yoro, you are special,” while many others shared their enthusiasm, stating they were “standing up and clapping” for the young defender’s stellar performance.