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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

Michael Jones,Harry Latham-Coyle
Tuesday 12 December 2023 17:44 EST
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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 0-0 Bayern Munich, 23 minutes

Bayern Munich settle into a spell of sustained possession for the first time in a while, only for Harry Kane - dropping deep in familiar fashion - to squander it with a misdirected switch of play.

Manchester United’s passing football is accurate and effective, and an alleyway opens up for Luke Shaw to test Manuel Neuer from distance. Shaw’s strike is crisp but Neuer’s high guard is firm. Punched away for a corner.

Harry Latham-Coyle12 December 2023 20:25

Manchester United 0-0 Bayern Munich, 19 minutes

Opportunities at both ends. Alphonso Davies surges in front of a couple of Manchester United players and looks to free Leroy Sane, but an over-hit ball allows Harry Maguire to steam across and slide away. The hosts counter and Bruno Fernandes can pick a pass 25 yards out, but the Portuguese midfielder’s attempt to thread the needle through to Rasmus Hojlund ends in a tangle with Kim Min-jae. Manuel Neuer collects after the ball spills through to the Bayern Munich goalkeeper.

Harry Latham-Coyle12 December 2023 20:21

Manchester United 0-0 Bayern Munich, 17 minutes

Hmm. Jamal Musiala takes a tumble in the Manchester United box, but Norwegian referee Espen Eskas waves away his appeals. It’s a neat turn from Musiala, fooling Harry Maguire, but there is minimal contact and Musiala looks to be going to floor before Maguire’s leaden-footed arrival - VAR Pol van Boekel of the Netherlands agrees with the on-field call.

Harry Latham-Coyle12 December 2023 20:18

Manchester United 0-0 Bayern Munich, 16 minutes

No goal yet, by the way, in Copenhagen, with the hosts holding Galatasaray at bay.

Harry Latham-Coyle12 December 2023 20:16

Manchester United 0-0 Bayern Munich, 14 minutes

Two good bits of defending from the returning Raphael Varane, the first a traditional defensive clearing header, the second a reactive use of the dome when an Alphonso Davies volley deflects towards the Frenchman. I don’t think it was spinning in, but Harry Kane was lurking.

Harry Latham-Coyle12 December 2023 20:15

Manchester United 0-0 Bayern Munich, 12 minutes

That right side of Bayern’s attack is providing the early threat. Alejandro Garnacho fails to track Noussair Mazraoui, and Luke Shaw can’t get out to him in time. The ex-Ajax man fizzes in a low cross, but it flashes across too quickly to allow a teammate to toe it home. A lively start to the game.

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Harry Latham-Coyle12 December 2023 20:13

Manchester United 0-0 Bayern Munich, 10 minutes

A first sighting of goal for Harry Kane, though it is a half-chance at best, the striker on his heels with a couple of defenders for close company as Kingsley Coman rolls a pass to him 20 yards out. Kane finds the corner, but not with the required power to beat Andre Onana, down in a leisurely manner to his right to corral it.

Harry Latham-Coyle12 December 2023 20:11

Manchester United 0-0 Bayern Munich, 8 minutes

More lively play from Antony, showing off those flashing feet and leaving Joshua Kimmich for dead. Leon Goretzka is the next obstacle in his sights, but the midfielder cleverly uses his bulk to ease both the Manchester United man and the ball out of play.

Harry Latham-Coyle12 December 2023 20:09

Manchester United 0-0 Bayern Munich, 5 minutes

Manchester United come forward again, Antony skipping by Leroy Sane and setting his sights on the top corner. A backwards lean at point of impact sends it spiralling into the cheap seats high beyond the goal.

Harry Latham-Coyle12 December 2023 20:05

Manchester United 0-0 Bayern Munich, 4 minutes

Excellent from Manchester United. Physical pressing on the right from Scott Mctominay frees Diogo Dalot to combine with Antony, and a sliding Joshua Kimmich blocks the cross behind.

Can Bruno Fernandes find a teammate? No, deep and into a clutch of Bayern shirts. A disappointing delivery.

Harry Latham-Coyle12 December 2023 20:04

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