Manchester United: Bruno Fernandes hailed by Portuguese media for ‘innate quality’ in Mexico draw

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(Credit: Imago) Sun 29 March 2026 8:05, UK Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes carried his recent good form over into Portugal’s 0-0 draw away in Mexico on Sunday. Nevertheless, Fernandes has been hailed for the role that he played in his team’s creative play in their latest fixture, even if he and his teammates were ultimately unable to breach the Mexican defence.

Manchester United’s next clash sees them take on bitter rivals Leeds United in the Premier League, and it is clear that their captain has still been on the top of his game while he is away with his country. ⚽ Man United Matchday ⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert previews and tactical analysis for every Manchester United fixture. The United star created a staggering 5 chances across his 81 minutes on the pitch, and set up the best opportunity of the game for his team when his cross was glanced against the post by Goncalo Ramos in the 27th minute.

FT| Mexico 0-0 Portugal 🇵🇹 Bruno Fernandes: 81 minutes, 5 key passes, 2 big chances created, 61 touches.🇵🇹 Diogo Dalot: 45 minutes. pic.twitter.com/1n5wlCoODg— UtdTruthful (@Utdtruthful) March 29, 2026 View Tweet Goal rated the attacking midfielder even higher with an 8/10 rating, while adding that he would have left the pitch wondering “what more he could have done.”Man United plan Fernandes contract talksFootball Insider revealed earlier in March that United are planning talks with Fernandes over a new contract after this summer’s World Cup is out of the way. He is due to enter the final year of his contract at Old Trafford this summer, but it has become clear that Champions League qualification could play a big role in keeping hold of Fernandes.