The winger kickstarted United's Europa League campaign by scoring both goals in an uninspiring overall display.
Amad Diallo provided the best moment of Manchester United's last season by deciding the FA Cup thriller against Liverpool. This was anything but thrilling but the winger got the Red Devils over the line, scoring twice in an uninspiring yet welcome 2-0 win over PAOK.
The Greek visitors began the evening below United in the Europa League standings after making an even more miserable start to their campaign but they took the game to the hosts and edged the first half, forcing Andre Onana into a fine save.
United were not much better after the break but Amad headed them in front after a fine cross from Bruno Fernandes and then clinched the club's first victory in Europe for over a year with a deflected strike.
GOAL rates Man United's players from Old Trafford…
Goalkeeper & Defence
Andre Onana (7/10):
Stayed alert and made two fine saves: tipping over A shot by Mady Camara then putting off Tarik Tissoudali, although he was fortunate that the Moroccan scuffed his effort.
Noussair Mazraoui (6/10):
Another assured performance, pushing into midfield while keeping things tidy at the back.
Victor Lindelof (5/10):
Unconvincing on the ball and off it.
Jonny Evans (5/10):
Kept the defence organised although a poor header allowed Camara his chance to shoot.
Diogo Dalot (4/10):
Disappointing again. Showed little understanding with Garnacho on the left flank and kept misplacing passes.
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Manuel Ugarte (5/10):
His passing was hit and miss and got a needless booking for a lazy challenge.
Casemiro (6/10):
One of the better performers.
Bruno Fernandes (6/10):
Was frustrated for much of the game until his cross found Amad.
Attack
Alejandro Garnacho (5/10):
Looked flat and barely created any danger.
Rasmus Hojlund (5/10):
Still struggling to find space in the area and posed little threat.
Amad Diallo (8/10):
Looked like the only player truly up for it so it was fitting that he found the breakthrough and then made sure of the win.
Subs & Manager
Marcus Rashford (6/10):
Fired wide.
Lisandro Martinez (6/10):
Gave the defence a bit more confidence.
Christian Eriksen (6/10):
Kept the ball better than Ugarte.
Mason Mount (N/A):
Made his comeback from injury with a late run out.
Joshua Zirkzee (N/A):
Made one nice crossfield pass.
Ruud van Nistelrooy (5/10):
This felt very much like the players were waiting for the new coach to arrive. Still, he has two wins and a draw in three games.