FC Copenhagen 4
Manchester United 3
MANCHESTER UNITED’S CHAMPIONS League hopes received a huge blow as Erik ten Hag’s side twice blew a lead following Marcus Rashford’s red card before super sub Roony Bardghji sealed a bonkers 4-3 win for Copenhagen.
A fortnight on from injecting hope into a faltering continent campaign by narrowly beating the Danish champions, Parken witnessed a scarcely believable comeback that leaves the Red Devils bottom of Group A.
Rasmus Hojlund’s brace had put United in control against his former club, but Rashford’s red card sparked an incredible turnaround as Copenhagen’s pre-match tifo reading “your theatre of nightmares” proved prescient.
This first half was as dramatic as it was action-packed. Hojlund’s third-minute opener at the end of a fine team move was followed by several breaks in play, before the Copenhagen native scored his second and was denied a hat-trick.
𝐇𝐎𝐉𝐋𝐔𝐍𝐃! 🔥
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At the double on his return home!
A lightning break from United!#FCKMUN | #UCL pic.twitter.com/6P3VjK10PG
Things soon spectacularly unravelled for United. Rashford was sent off for catching Elias Jelert after a VAR review, with Mohamed Elyounoussi scoring before Diogo Goncalves levelled from the spot after a Harry Maguire handball.
𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐃! 🟥
— Virgin Media Sport (@VMSportIE) November 8, 2023
Marcus Rashford sent for a horrible tackle on Elias Jelert!#FCKMUN | #UCL pic.twitter.com/ILBBKzXPwK
A wild first half was followed by a pulsating second period. Skipper Bruno Fernandes’ penalty put United back ahead, only for Lukas Lerager to level again and substitute Bardghji to seal an incredible Copenhagen victory.
𝐈𝐓'𝐒 𝟒-𝟑! 🤯🤯🤯
— Virgin Media Sport (@VMSportIE) November 8, 2023
17-year-old Roony Bardghji may have just won it for Copenhagen! What a moment in an incredible game!#FCKMUN | #UCL pic.twitter.com/w9nFCaGB6v
- Kane sends Bayern into last 16 -
HARRY KANE SCORED two goals in the final ten minutes to send Bayern Munich past Galatasaray 2-1, booking the home side a spot in the Champions League knockouts.
Bayern had won their past 16 Champions League group stage matches in a row, but with scores locked at 0-0 with ten minutes remaining, the run looked set to end.
Kane however had other ideas, heading in a Joshua Kimmich free-kick, to put his side in front.
The goal survived two offside checks but Kane was not done, scoring again with four minutes remaining, to seal the victory and bring his tally to a remarkable 19 in 15 in all competitions since joining from Tottenham in the summer.
Cedric Bakambu scored deep into injury time to give the visitors hope, but Bayern held on for a one-goal victory.
Bayern top Group A on 12 points, with second-placed Copenhagen on four points and ahead of Galatasaray only on goal difference, while Manchester United are bottom on three points.
