Beaten at home this Tuesday by Bayern Munich (0-1), Manchester United was knocked out of the Champions League and will not play in the Europa League. Winner of Galatasaray (1-0), FC Copenhagen is qualified for the 8th of C1.
Manchester United’s disastrous European campaign ended as it began. Beaten on September 20 by Bayern Munich during their first Champions League group match, the Red Devils lost again Tuesday evening against the Bavarians (0-1). This defeat marks the end of their (sad) European adventures this season. Last in their group, United will not play in the Europa League either. Third place fails Galatasaray, even if the Turkish club was beaten away by FC Copenhagen (1-0) who took the opportunity to validate their second place, synonymous with the round of 16 of C1.
At the start of their match, Manchester United knew they had no choice but to win against Bayern. But the mission quickly turned out to be very complicated for Erik ten Hag’s men. During a first period slightly to the advantage of the visitors, but without a goal scored, the hard blow was still for United who lost Harry Maguire, visibly injured in the adductor muscles and forced to give way to veteran Jonny Evans (40th). The difference was finally made by Munich in the second half on a good sequence of play with a pass concluded by Kingsley Coman (0-1, 71st). Enough to ensure the victory of Bayern, solid leader of their group.
Copenhagen, the surprise guest
Manchester United will now be able to concentrate mainly on the Premier League, even if the future of Erik ten Hag and certain elements placed on an unofficial list of undesirables, will not fail to get people talking. This Tuesday, another match was played in Group A and it was FC Copenhagen who won against Galatasaray. A priori the weakest team in this group (on paper), the Danish team was able to take advantage of everyone’s difficulties to finish second and advance to the round of 16 of the C1. The only goal from Lukas Lerager (58th) was enough for his happiness. As for Mauro Icardi and Galatasaray, the rest will happen in the Europa League.
