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