Munich –
Manchester United should thank the goalkeeper Bayern Munich Manuel Neuer. If not for his alertness, the Red Devils could have been out of action Liga Champions.
Group A, which is occupied by MU and Bayern, played its fifth match, Thursday (30/11/2023) early morning WIB. MU first competed at 00.45 WIB when facing Galatasaray at Attaturk Stadium.
MU, who needed to win, was leading 3-1 after an hour of the game had gone on. But three points failed to be obtained after Galatasaray scored two goals which equalized the score at 3-3 and lasted until the match was over.
This result does not change MU’s position at the bottom of Group A standings with four points from five matches. However, MU will certainly be eliminated if FC Copenhagen (4 points) manages to win at home to Bayern Munich.
Bayern, which no longer has any interests, is still fielding its best squad. However, throughout the match, Copenhagen, who was eager to win, played aggressively.
ESPN noted that Copenhagen, who lost control of the ball, actually made 12 attempts, with four aiming at the goal. Neuer in goal for Bayern was busy.
Neuer made three saves, including consecutive saves in the 87th minute when blocking two chances from Mohamed Elyounoussi. The rebound struck by Elyounoussi was successfully blocked by Neuer.
As a result, Copenhagen failed to score a goal and had to settle for a score of 0-0. That means competition for one ticket Round of 16 The remainder of Group A continues until the sixth matchday in two weeks.
Currently Copenhagen is in second place in the standings with five points, the same as Galatasaray but superior on goal difference. MU is at the bottom with four points.
In two weeks, it will be MU’s turn to face Neuer and Bayern Munich in a life-and-death match at Old Trafford. Will Manuel Neuer take MU to the Round of 16 or even to the Europa League Playoffs?
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2023-11-30 12:20:15
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