‘So reckless’ – Fans say Man Utd ace Ayden Heaven lucky to escape red card after horror tackle on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

SOLNA, SWEDEN – AUGUST 01: Ayden Heaven of Manchester United controls the ball during the pre-season friendly match between Manchester United and Atletico de Madrid at Strawberry Arena on August 01, 2026 in Solna, Sweden. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images) Credit: Getty AYDEN HEAVEN escaped with a yellow card after a horror tackle on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as Manchester United made a shaky start against Paris Saint-Germain. United were already 1-0 down after Ibrahim Mbaye’s early opener when Heaven gifted possession straight to Kvaratskhelia. Desperate to make amends, the young defender flew into a challenge on the PSG winger, bringing his foot high off the ground and going over the ball. Kvaratskhelia was left requiring treatment after the tackle, but Heaven was shown only a yellow card by the referee. Sign up for the Man United newsletter Thank you! The challenge immediately sparked a furious reaction online, with one fan writing: “Heaven will get red for that challenge in PL lol. So reckless.” Another posted: “That was reckless from Heaven. He loses possession and then goes all-in on Kvaratskhelia. In a competitive game, that kind of challenge could easily leave you playing with 10 men.” And a third fumed: “That should be a RED card for Ayden Heaven. Very reckless tackle on Kvaratskhelia in a friendly game.” Comment now