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title: "Manchester United: Red Devils fans reflect on Juan Mata’s acrobatic effort vs Liverpool at Anfield"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-red-devils-fans-react-to-juan-matas-acrobatic-effort-vs-liverpool-at-anfield/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Thomas Ward"
section: "Manchester United Football Club"
published: "2020-03-23T22:00:18Z"
modified: "2020-03-30T15:54:08Z"
---

# Manchester United: Red Devils fans reflect on Juan Mata’s acrobatic effort vs Liverpool at Anfield

**Loads of Manchester United fans have been reacting to an iconic goal from veteran Juan Mata, as Sunday marked five years to the day since his incredible scissor-kick against Liverpool at Anfield.**

The former Spanish international has scored plenty of screamers throughout his decorated career. Although the [dead ball specialist](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/25363/Show/Juan-Mata) is mostly known for taking set-pieces and creating chances for others, one of his popular acrobatic efforts has had supporters drooling on Twitter over the weekend.

[United’s official Twitter account](https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1241750985581555713) shared footage of the Spaniard’s goal in the Premier League, a match-winning effort that moved the Red Devils five points clear of the Merseyside club and cemented their place in the top four ([BBC](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/31893202)). Taking a high ball from Angel di Maria, Mata let rip with a stunning aerial finish, lashing a low ball past goalkeeper Simon Mignolet and sending the away end into scenes of jubilant celebration.

The 31-year-old has netted 48 goals and provided 42 assists in over 200 appearances for the Manchester club, and it is fair to say a large section of the Old Trafford faithful will always remember the “unforgettable” volley. Several fans renamed the Liverpudlian ground to “Juanfield” while another added Mata’s contribution earned him a “hero status.”

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Take a look at some of the best reactions on Twitter…

https://twitter.com/089968Raph\_/status/1241774568286695424?s=20

https://twitter.com/Cinkiewicz7/status/1241666578514657280?s=20

> [@JORDI\_Garner](https://twitter.com/JORDI_Garner?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) still one of the best days of all time
>
> — Callum Garner (@CallumGarner) [March 22, 2020](https://twitter.com/CallumGarner/status/1241712887321759746?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> My GOAT
>
> — ً (@AIyssx\_) [March 22, 2020](https://twitter.com/AIyssx_/status/1241678039710343169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> The Special Juan❤️
>
> — 💜🖤💛💝💙 (@Mjumbled) [March 22, 2020](https://twitter.com/Mjumbled/status/1241664066894036992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> He made it Juan – Nil
>
> — Bar God (@KawumaBulayimu) [March 22, 2020](https://twitter.com/KawumaBulayimu/status/1241751837616807943?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Remember I dropped my plate of food when he scored tha at Juanfield
>
> — Connor 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇾🇪 (@CnnrPrice) [March 22, 2020](https://twitter.com/CnnrPrice/status/1241735888612319235?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Hero status right there
>
> — AndyTalbot⚽ (@tallymufc) [March 22, 2020](https://twitter.com/tallymufc/status/1241765634893058059?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Unforgettable 🔴⚽️
>
> — 🔴⚫️⚪️🐝 (@Dianemufc8) [March 22, 2020](https://twitter.com/Dianemufc8/status/1241773867821158403?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***United fans, what do you think of Juan Mata’s sensational goal? Join the discussion in the comments section below!***