HARRY MAGUIRE and Andre Onana had been the heroes as Manchester United lastly received their Champions League marketing campaign up and operating.
Erik ten Hag’s aspect suffered defeat of their group opener at Bayern Munich final month after which misplaced 3-2 at dwelling to Galatasaray final trip.
Harry Maguire celebrates after breaking the impasse in opposition to CopenhagenCredit score: Getty
Andre Onana saved Jordan Larsson’s penalty proper on the dying to win itCredit score: Getty
That made tonight’s showdown with FC Copenhagen a must-win and, regardless of being annoyed for lengthy spells, the Pink Devils managed to safe a 1-0 victory because of Maguire.
The defender powered dwelling from Christian Eriksen’s cross on 72 minutes to cap an important show from the England worldwide centre-half.
However goalkeeper Onana, who has dropped a number of blunders since his arrival from Inter Milan, was the one who got here to their rescue on the dying.
After Scott McTominay had given away a penalty in extra time, the Cameroon stopper saved Jordan Larsson’s spot-kick to safe their first Champions League factors of the season.
Right here’s how the remainder of Ten Hag’s United staff carried out on a memorable evening at Outdated Trafford:
Andre Onana – 8
Silenced his critics with a shocking penalty save within the last second of the match.
He additionally denied Lukas Lerager with a shocking lunge to his proper.
Diogo Dalot – 7
A composed efficiency by the full-back, who was particularly harmful when shifting ahead.
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Dalot’s wondergoal in opposition to Sheffield United actually boosted his confidence and it confirmed at Outdated Trafford.
Raphael Varane – 7
He impressed confidence from the primary minute alongside Harry Maguire.
Bought the higher of his one-on-ones and was rock-solid all through.
Harry Maguire – 8
The previous Man Utd captain honoured his membership’s most well-known skipper Sir Bobby Charlton together with his finest efficiency in months.
And after some brutal criticism, Maguire sealed United’s first Champions League victory with a shocking defensive show and scientific header.
Sergio Reguilon – 6
He solely returned from damage and confirmed promising indicators for the tough matches forward.
Nonetheless, he did additionally present indicators of nerves all through the sport.
Sofyan Amrabat – 6
Returned to his pure place after stints at left-back amid Man Utd’s damage disaster. However he couldn’t actually shine subsequent to Scott McTominay and United actually improved after Christian Eriksen’s introduction.
Scott McTominay – 6
A powerful efficiency from the in-form Scot, however he improved after Eriksen got here on. McTominay would have acquired the next grade if he hadn’t given away that penalty by carelessly fouling Mohamed Elyounoussi with a excessive foot on the dying.
Antony – 5
The Brazilian didn’t present any product in his runs or dribbling as soon as extra.
United supervisor Ten Hag made the correct name as he took him off early within the second half.
Bruno Fernandes – 7
One other stable efficiency by the United captain.
Marcus Rashford – 6
Ought to have opened the scoring when he was arrange in entrance of Grabara just for a heavy contact to wreck his run.
Was inconsistent down the left.
Rasmus Hojlund – 7
A powerful efficiency in opposition to his former membership and will have bagged a purpose.
Hojlund additionally produced some sensible balls for his team-mates that led to some actual goalscoring alternatives.
Subs:
Christian Eriksen – 7
The Dane revived United after his introduction initially of second half.
United dominated in midfield and he got here shut with a shocking shot that pressured an equally sensible save by Grabara.
Alejandro Garnacho – 6
Had the prospect to open the scoring quickly after his introduction following a superb ball by Fernandes however received a heavy contact that denied him his large second.
A good efficiency that lacked finish product.
Victor Lindelof – 7
Victor Lindelof adopted in his fellow centre-backs’ instance with a stable efficiency of his personal.
One of many few instances by which all of United’s central defenders excel.
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