Man United 1-0 FC Copenhagen: Maguire, Onana STAR as Red Devils claim first UCL win

Manchester United vs FC Copenhagen: Manchester United defeat FC Copenhagen 1-0 after a penalty was saved by Andre Onana with the game’s final kick. For the hosts, Harry Maguire headed home in the 72nd minute, a goal that proved decisive as Onana stopped Jordan Larsson from the penalty spot at the death.

Manchester United vs FC Copenhagen XI

Manchester United:

Onana, Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Reguilon, AmrabatMcTominay, Antony, Fernandes, Rashford, Hojlund

Subs:
Bayindir, Heaton, Evans, Lindelof, Eriksen, Hannibal, Mount, Pellistri, Garnacho, Martial

FC Copenhagen:

Grabara, Ankersen, Vavro, Diks, Jelert, Lerager, Jensen, Goncalves, Elyounoussi, Claesson, Achouri

Subs:
Khocholava, Sorensen, Tanlongo, Larsson, El Babacar, Oskarsson, Boilesen, Sander, Lund Jensen, Oscar Hojlund, Bardghji, Dithmer

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Manchester United was placed in a tough group to begin with, but the Red Devils’ failure to lodge a single point in the first two matchdays must come as a shock to the fans. Ten Hag’s team fell short against reigning German champions Bayern Munich in the first matchday. However, the 3-2 defeat suffered by the Red Devils at the hands of Galatasaray exposed their defensive frailties. It would be a challenge for Ten Hag and co. to close down the defensive gate against the Danish club.

🗓️ We return to Old Trafford on Tuesday.#MUFC || #UCL

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 23, 2023

Red Devils manager Eric Ten Hag labelled the game as a ‘must-win match’. “If you lose the first two games, you have to win. We have to win every game but if you see the group, yeah, if you lose the first two games then definitely you have to win,” Ten Hag said.

FC Copenhagen on the other hand drew against Galatasaray in the opening matchday of UEFA Champions League. The Danish champions then hosted Bayern Munich in matchday two. They suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat at the hands of the German Champions in front of the home crowd.

Kursen er sat inden afgang mod Manchester ⚪️🔵✈️#fcklive #ucl pic.twitter.com/m0V9R6L2j6

— F.C. København (@FCKobenhavn) October 23, 2023

“We are third now, and the goal must be, when we have met Man United twice, that we are the status quo. Whether it’s two draws or a defeat and a win, but that’s what we have to go for,” FC Copenhagen coach Jacob Neestrup said about Manchester United.

Match details

Match Details:

Date: 25th October, 2023

Venue: Old Trafford

Kick off: 12.30 AM IST

Live Streaming: Manchester United vs FC Copenhagen Live Streaming will be on SonyLiv.

Live telecast: Manchester United vs FC Copenhagenon UEFA Champions League LIVE will be on Ten Sports networ.