Man Utd continuously led Galatasaray but had to leave with a 3-3 draw in the 5th match of the Champions League group stage. The “Red Devils” are at the bottom of Group A and are at high risk of being eliminated after the group stage.
Man Utd created a match full of emotions for fans, from excitement and hope to disappointment. The “Red Devils” twice led the home team Galatasaray with a gap of 2 goals, but the away team only got a 3-3 draw when the referee ended the match.
Ten Hag’s team got off to a fast start at Rams Park, with coherent attacks, Man Utd quickly opened the score. In the 11th minute, Fernandes passed the ball from the center of the penalty area to the left to Garnacho. The Argentinian player comfortably dribbled the ball and finished the ball into the roof of the home team’s net.
The early goal brought confidence to Man Utd players. In the 18th minute, Fernandes suddenly launched a shot from outside the penalty area. The ball spiraled high into the home team’s goal, leaving goalkeeper Muslera unable to block it.
Conceding two goals after less than half of the first half, Galatasaray tried to attack but failed to make a special impression. Suddenly in the 29th minute, Ziyech shot a free kick through the wall and put the ball into the net, shortening the score to 1-2 for the home team.
The big mistake in Man Utd’s defeat belongs to goalkeeper Onana. It’s puzzling that the away team’s goalkeeper actively caught Ziyech, but when the opponent shot in the other direction, he was completely disoriented. Ziyech’s shot was not too difficult, the ball went into the middle of the goal, very close to Onana’s position.
The goal greatly cheered the home players. In the remaining minutes of the first half, Galatasaray did not have continuous attacks but it was still enough to make the away team’s fans’ hearts skip a beat. In the 43rd minute, Icardi kicked Onana’s net but the referee did not recognize the goal due to offside.
Entering the second half, the two teams continued their tug-of-war in the rain at Rams Park. In the 55th minute, Wan-Bissaka rushed forward strongly on the right wing. He stretched just enough for McTominay to tap the ball into the net to increase the gap to 3-1.
Having just increased the gap to two goals, Man Utd conceded and it was Onana’s fault. In the 62nd minute, Ziyech took a free kick. The home team’s winger made a cross into the penalty area. The ball did not touch anyone and went straight towards the goal. Onana blocked the ball from flying into the net. A very deplorable goal from the Cameroonian goalkeeper.
The gap was only one goal, helping to boost the home team’s spirit. Galatasaray players rushed forward to attack and equalized 3-3 in the 71st minute. Ziyech passed the ball to Akturkoglu, a new player on the field. The home team shot decisively, sending the ball high into the net at a fast pace that Onana could not stop.
After being equalized, Man Utd tried to attack, but the away team players did not know how to take advantage of the opportunities to score the 4th goal, while Galatasaray was somewhat satisfied with the draw result, so the score was equal. The match stopped at 3-3.
With one more point, Man Utd continues to rank at the bottom of Group A with 4 points, Galatasaray ranks 3rd with 5 points. In the final match, Man Utd hosted Bayern Munich at home and Galatasaray played away at FC Copenhagen. Man Utd is in danger of being eliminated from the European Cup after the group stage, the right to self-determination does not belong to Ten Hag teachers and students.