On 25 February 2016, Herrera scored his first European goal at Old Trafford - a powerfully converted penalty in the latter stages of a 5-1 defeat of FC Midtjylland, in the Round of 32 of the Europa League.[REF]
Herrera's role initially remained limited to substitute appearances under new manager, José Mourinho, with Marouane Fellaini preferred in midfield alongside club record signing Paul Pogba.