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Feyenoord vs Manchester United - as it happened: Jose Mourinho's side slump to shock defeat in Europa League opener

A look back at United's Europa League clash in Rotterdam

Samuel Lovett
Thursday 15 September 2016 11:33 EDT
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Manchester United were beaten by Feyenoord in their openining fixture of the Europa League. It was a mixed night for the visitors but one that ultimately ended in disappointment and a worrying sense of deja vu.

Take a look back at the game to see how United's 1-0 defeat unfolded:

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Manchester United Europa League fixtures:

Manchester United vs Zorya Luhans – Thursday 29 September, 20:05

Manchester United vs Fenerbahce – Thursday 20 October, 20:05

Fenerbahce vs Manchester United – Thursday 03 November, 20:05

Manchester United vs Feyenoord – Thursday 24 November, 20:05

Zorya Luhansk vs Manchester United – Thursday 08 December, 18:00

Welcome to The Independent's live coverage of the Europa League clash between Feyenoord and Manchester United, brought to you from De Kuip in Rotterdam.

Jack de Menezes15 September 2016 16:28
Jack de Menezes15 September 2016 16:31
Jack de Menezes15 September 2016 16:45

The teams have been announced! It looks like Jose Mourinho is giving Marcus Rashford another opportunity to prove himself on the big stage as the youngster starts while Zlatan Ibrahimovic starts on the bench.

Samuel Lovett15 September 2016 16:53

And here's how Feyenoord Rotterdam will be lining up!

Samuel Lovett15 September 2016 16:56
Jack de Menezes15 September 2016 17:00

1 min: And that's the whistle! Here we go!

Samuel Lovett15 September 2016 18:02

3 min: A quiet start with neither side enjoying any chances. Feyernoord currently in possesson as their keeper Jones surveys his options from the back before playing the ball to Karsdorp. The right-back doesn't have any options on, however, and he strokes it back to his keeper. Fascinating start...

Samuel Lovett15 September 2016 18:05

10 min: Feyenoord are awarded a corner after promising build play. The ball is whipped in from the left forcing Darmian to stick out a leg from inside his box and clear the danger.

Samuel Lovett15 September 2016 18:12

11 min: Steve Berghuis springs into life as he drifts in from the right and shifts the ball onto his left within United's final third. From 20 yards out or so, he fires his effort into the far left-hand side corner. De Gea reacts quickly and gets down in time to save his side's bacon.

Samuel Lovett15 September 2016 18:14

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