Alejandro Garnacho is slammed for ‘childish, baby-level’ behaviour as a former Arsenal man fumes at how he scuffed the penalty spot – amid calls for punishment – before Andre Onana saved Man United

• Andre Onana saved a crucial penalty in Man United’s win over FC Copenhagen
• Footage showed Alejandro Garnacho scuffing the spot before the penalty
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Man United star Alejandro Garnacho has been blasted by former Arsenal midfielder Kim Kallstrom for his antics ahead of FC Copenhagen’s missed penalty in the Red Devils 1-0 win in the Champions League.

The Danish side were awarded a spot-kick in the final minute at Old Trafford after a foul by Scott McTominay, giving Jordan Larsson the chance to secure a last-gasp draw.

Larsson was denied by a superb stop from Andre Onana as the goalkeeper dived to his left to preserve Man United’s slender 1-0 lead.

Footage revealed that before the penalty Garnacho had stamped on the spot using both of his feet whilst referee Marco Guida was busy dealing with remonstrating players.

Garnacho’s actions were blasted by Kallstrom, who was working as a pundit for TV4 Play.      

Footage showed Alejandro Garnacho scuffing the spot ahead of Copenhagen’s penalty

Garnacho’s conduct was slammed by former Arsenal midfielder Kim Kallstrom on television

Andre Onana produced a crucial stop from Jordan Larsson to earn Man United a vital victory

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The former Swedish international, who played Arsenal on loan in 2014, hit out at Garnacho for ‘childish’ behaviour.

‘What an ugly type,’ Kallstrom said, as reported by Expressen.

‘Ahh, I don’t know… That’s so childish. It’s such a baby level.’

Presenter Olof Lundh responded by suggesting Garnacho should face a punishment for his actions.

Both United boss Erik ten Hag and his Copenhagen counterpart Jacob Neestrup were unaware of what Garnacho had done.

‘I didn’t see it. The referee probably didn’t see it either. I don’t know,’ Ten Hag told TNT Sports.

Onana’s crucial penalty spot earned Man United a vital 1-0 win, with the result boosting their hopes of reaching the Champions League knock-out stages.

The goalkeeper’s stop provided a massive boost after a difficult start to life at Man United following his £47million move from Inter Milan.

Former Arsenal midfielder Kim Kallstrom, left, accused Garnacho of ‘baby level’ behaviour

Another much maligned Man United star emerged as a hero on the night, with Harry Maguire scoring the only goal of the match.

Maguire headed home a Christian Eriksen cross in the 72nd minute.

The England international admitted afterwards that ‘it was meant to be’ for him to score winner following a torrid 12 months at the club.

Maguire he still stressed that the evening belonged to a former Manchester United great, with the club paying tribute to the late Sir Bobby Charlton.

Man United lie third in their group on three points, but are now just one shy of second placed Galatasaray. 

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