The first leg of Manchester United's eagerly- anticipated Champions League last-16 tie with Real Madrid ended 1-1 at the Bernabeu.
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Danny Welbeck's headed opener was cancelled out by a prodigious leap by United old boy Cristiano Ronaldo as both goals were scored in the first half.
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Both teams hit the woodwork, while Xabi Alonso was forced into a hurried clearance off the line after Robin van Persie had beaten Diego Lopez. BBC football pundit Robbie Savage, speaking on BBC Radio 5 live, analysed an absorbing contest. De Gea proves himself on return to Madrid
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"I don't know if there are goalkeepers out there and available who are better than former Atletico Madrid man David De Gea.
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"The save in the first half where he pushed the ball
on to the post from Fabio Coentrao was world-class and he produced another from the same player when
he kicked off the line. His shot stopping was fantastic.
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"When you look at England's best Joe Hart, who is three years older than De Gea at 25, and the mistakes he made in Manchester City's 3-1 defeat by Southampton last week, I think De Gea should be given time to develop.
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"He has shown enough to suggest that he will be a very good keeper. He just needs to improve on high crosses."
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Ferdinand the cornerstone of United's defence
"Manchester United defended the edge of the box well. They were getting numbers back and forcing Real Madrid wide, defending the width of the penalty area really well.