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Copenhagen 4-3 Man Utd: Player ratings as 10-men Red Devils fall to dramatic comeback

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Manchester United’s hopes of reaching the knockout rounds of the Champions League hang in the balance after a shock 4-3 defeat at the hands of Copenhagen on Wednesday night. Erik ten Hag’s side led 2-0 in the first half after a brace from Rasmus Hojlund against his former club, but Marcus Rashford’s dismissal before half-time made things difficult. Mohamed Elyounoussi and a Diogo Goncalves penalty drew Copenhagen back level in first half stoppage time. Bruno Fernandes then looked like he’d done enough for United to escape with the victory by converting a penalty of his own. But the drama continued late on when Lukas Lerager equalised for the Danes, before a final surge saw 17-year-old prodigy Roony Bardghji win it in dramatic fashion. United, having been second in the group standings when they were leading, finished the night bottom of the table and face a steep uphill battle on the final two matchdays to progress. How the game unfolded Ten Hag’s team couldn’t have wished for a better...

Newcastle 0-1 Borussia Dortmund: Player ratings as Magpies suffer frustrating Champions League defeat

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Newcastle United fell to a disappointing 1-0 defeat at home to German side Borussia Dortmund, with the Magpies unable to find a response to Felix Nmecha's first-half strike. A riveting start to the game saw a flurry of early chances at St James' Park, but it was Nmecha's delightful cushioned effort just before half time that gave Dortmund the lead. Despite plenty of endeavour in the second half, Newcastle couldn't find an equaliser, stumbling to a first European defeat of the season. The result leaves Eddie Howe's side in third after Paris Saint-Germain beat AC Milan in Group F's other match of the evening. How the game unfolded The feverish atmosphere inside St James' Park was matched by lively starts from both sides, Donyell Malen testing Nick Pope at one end and Anthony Gordon unleashing an effort that Gregor Kobel rebuffed shortly afterwards. The Newcastle goalkeeper was in action again with ten minutes on the clock, producing an outstanding double save...