Man Utd vs Bayern Munich LIVE: Red Devils knocked out of Champions League after defeat at Old Trafford
Man Utd 0-1 Bayern Munich: Erik ten Hag’s men also missed out on the Europa League after finishing bottom of the group
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Manchester United’s Champions League campaign came to an end in flat fashion as Bayern Munich cruised to a 1-0 win at Old Trafford to knock their hosts out of Europe.
Erik ten Hag’s side needed to win and hope the other game in the group between FC Copenhagen and Galatasaray ended level to have a hope of progressing to the knockout rounds behind their already-qualified opponents. But the home side were unable to create clear chances in another lacklustre European showing, with Copenhagen’s own 1-0 win taking the Danish side through to the round of 16.
Kingsley Coman’s goal condemned Manchester United to a fourth defeat in the group stages for the first time in club history, with the Frenchman’s neat finish from a Harry Kane assist the 15th goal in total that Ten Hag’s team have conceded this campaign — the most ever by an English club in the Champions League.
It intensifies the pressure on the Dutch manager ahead of another crucial Premier League fixture, with a trip to Anfield to face top-of-the-table Liverpool on Sunday next on the agenda.
Re-live all the action below:
Manchester United 0-1 Bayern Munich, 90 minutes
Raphael Guerreiro replaces Leroy Sane on Bayern’s left flank.
Into five additional minutes.
Manchester United 0-1 Bayern Munich, 88 minutes
It’s a nice cross and a smart header back across goal from Jonny Evans, but Joshua Kimmich’s retreat is perfectly timed, leaving Facundo Pellistri disappointed beyond him.
The Bayern Munich fans taunt the home supporters with a chant of “Football’s Coming Home”.
Manchester United 0-1 Bayern Munich, 87 minutes
Thomas Tuchel calls over one of his Bayern Munich assistants for a calm, casual chat as Bruno Fernandes gives the German side the ball with a horrible free kick played to no-one in particular.
This should offer a better opportunity to deliver, though - Facundo Pellistri is tugged back by Leon Goretzka 35 yards out.
Manchester United 0-1 Bayern Munich, 85 minutes
It remains 1-0 in Copenhagen, with the Danes edging ever close to the knockout rounds. Can Manchester United find something to keep their continental conquest alive?
Manchester United 0-1 Bayern Munich, 83 minutes
And the only surprise is that Harry Kane doesn’t convert a free header! My oh my, that’s a golden opportunity for the England captain, all alone on the penalty spot and not even having to jump to meet a floated cross.
He directs his header with power and swerve, but not quite enough, curling past the post with Andre Onana and the clutch of Manchester United “markers” in front of him unmoved.
Manchester United 0-1 Bayern Munich, 82 minutes
And it is Bayern Munich pressing for a second rather than Manchester United for an equaliser. Shots from Leon Goretzka and Kim Min-jae are blocked, the second effor behind for a corner.
Manchester United 0-1 Bayern Munich, 80 minutes
Such is the paucity of options at Erik ten Hag’s disposal that his final change is hardly one to throw caution to the wind. A centre-back is sacrificed in Raphael Varane, but holding midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is not, perhaps, the man Manchester United would want to be throwing on when in need of a goal.
Manchester United 0-1 Bayern Munich, 79 minutes
Dayot Upamecano blocks a cross with a delicate area, up in reasonably short order but needing a moment or two to compose himself. No major harm done, thankfully.
Manchester United 0-1 Bayern Munich, 77 minutes
And Thomas Tuchel also gives one of his bright young things a chance - Mathys Tel is on for Kingsley Coman.
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