Manchester United's contentious win didn't stop the English press - and the 44,263 lucky fans that witnessed the mammoth occasion in world football that the 'English Clásico' is - from being amazed with the talent and youthful confidence of Suso Fernández.

Brendan Rogers, a keen fan of the passing game doesn't judge players by the meat on their bones, but by their ability to pull a pass out of nowhere. And he knew exactly what he was doing when he sent young Suso out to do battle on the hallowed turf of Anfield with his side one man down.

"Five minutes before half-time the gaffer came over to me and told me to stay out warming up, that I would come on after half-time. It was amazing because one minute later we scored, although they drew level with a great goal. It was a major disappointment to lose from a penalty that shouldn't have been. We deserved more because we played better than United", Suso explained to MARCA.

"Playing 45 minutes in a game like that, especially at Anfield where I hadn't made my official debut yet, is priceless. The only game you can compare to a Liverpool-Man United is a Barça-Madrid. Feeling how the fans are pushing you on, their applause… It was the best day of my life", says Suso.

"I did manage to stay very calm, but I'd even describe myself as comfortable. When you're playing alongside people like Gerrard, Luis Suárez or Johnson, it makes it all easier", he concluded.