Bruno Fernandes is usually one of Manchester United’s most reliable players from the spot, but his latest penalty attempt against Atalanta left fans stunned — and not in a good way.
In an unusual and risky move, the Portuguese midfielder stepped up to take the penalty from a standing position, barely taking a run-up. It appeared as though Fernandes was trying to surprise the goalkeeper — or perhaps impress the crowd with a bold, never-before-seen technique.
Instead, the result was nothing short of bizarre.
The effort lacked power, direction, and composure, drifting off target in a way no one expected from a player of Fernandes’ caliber. Fans inside the stadium were left speechless, while social media erupted within seconds — turning what was meant to be a moment of brilliance into one of the most awkward penalty attempts of the season.
Many supporters are already calling it one of the strangest penalties in Premier League history, and it will surely earn a place in end-of-season blooper reels.
