Manchester United’s Champions League hopes hang by a thread following a dramatic 4-3 loss to FC Copenhagen. The Red Devils initially took a 2-0 lead thanks to Rasmus Hojlund’s brace, but a game-changing red card for Marcus Rashford turned the tide in Copenhagen’s favor. Mohamed Elyounoussi and Diogo Goncalves scored to level the game before halftime.
Bruno Fernandes briefly put United back in the lead with a penalty, but two late goals from Lukas Lerager and 17-year-old Roony Bardghji secured Copenhagen’s first Champions League win since 2016. As a result, Manchester United now sits at the bottom of their group, one point behind Galatasaray and Copenhagen, with two games remaining.
The Red Devils will face Galatasaray in their next match, followed by hosting the group leaders, Bayern Munich. This loss intensifies the pressure on United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, as they continue to struggle in both the Premier League and the Champions League.
Rasmus Hojlund, who moved to Manchester United from Atalanta for £64 million, impressed by scoring twice but also expressed frustration due to poor defending. Despite a valiant effort from Manchester United, they face an uphill battle to advance in the competition, making a potential drop into the Europa League increasingly likely.
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