Sir Alex Ferguson was fulsome in his praise of Javier Hernandez as Manchester United's new-boy struck the goal which ensured his side only their second win on Spanish soil in 19 attempts in Valencia. The Mexican's 85th-minute strike proved the difference in a keenly contested Champions League encounter at the Mestalla.
United appeared happy to settle for a point, but the late introduction of Hernandez and Federico Macheda turned the match in the visitors' favour, according to Ferguson.
"I think the second half we improved, had more penetration about us, but when you come here you have to make sure you're solid at the back," he told ITV1.
"I don't think they made any really great chances, but they're always a threat because they play good football.
"I think what Chico did was he brought in penetration. There was a moment before he scored his goal where made a great run in behind them, and that's what we needed at that stage of the game.
"The changes suited us in terms of giving us energy and speed." Ferguson added: "It's a great result for us. It's not easy coming here. We're pleased to win."
