The Cameroonian’s clangers paved the way for another shocking collapse which threatens to end Manchester United’s Champions League journey
Galatasaray warned Manchester United they were entering Hell and Bruno Fernandes did his very best to take them to Heaven instead. In the end, they were left in purgatory, with their Champions League hopes hanging by a thread after another woeful display from Andre Onana saw them draw 3-3 in an unforgettable game.
Fernandes weaved his way through the visitors to set up Alejandro Garnacho for the all-important opening goal and then scored a worldie of his own to double United’s advantage. As United should have known from this topsy-turvy Champions League campaign, it was never going to be plain sailing even with a two-goal cushion and Onana was caught out by the first of two Hakim Ziyech free-kicks, halving the deficit for the Turkish giants.
A Scott McTominay goal on the counterattack should have put the game to bed but an inexplicable gaffe from Onana gifted another goal to Ziyech from a set piece and substitute Kerem Akturkoglu scored a screamer to level the game.
There was more drama to come as Garnacho, McTominay and Facundo Pellistri came inches away from finding a winner but United could not muster another goal and were left bottom of Group A and facing an anxious wait to see if they will remain in the competition, praying for Bayern Munich to do them a favour and beat Copenhagen.
GOAL rates Man United’s players from a truly epic match at Rams Park…
Goalkeeper & Defence
Andre Onana (3/10):
Made a superb point-blank save from Luca Torreira but was in a poor position for Ziyech’s free-kick and dropped an even bigger clanger for the second goal. Kicking was pretty dodgy too.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka (6/10):
As smart as usual defensively and picked his moments in attack, setting up McTominay’s goal. Taken off as he was on a booking.
Victor Lindelof (6/10):
Made some important blocks and interceptions.
Harry Maguire (7/10):
Kept his nerve in the pressure-cooker atmosphere and made some excellent interventions while also moving the ball well.
Luke Shaw (7/10):
A class act and his return has made the world of difference. Composed and powerful with every action.
Midfield
Sofyan Amrabat (5/10):
Not quick enough to cope with Galatasaray’s quick transitions and was taken off early in the second half.
Bruno Fernandes (8/10):
Outstanding just when United needed him most. Set up the opener and his strike was simply stunning. Worked tirelessly throughout.
Scott McTominay (7/10):
Great movement for his goal but should have scored again and won the game for United.
Attack
Antony (6/10):
An improvement on his recent dross and actually looked dangerous at times. But his eagerness to cut inside undid a couple of promising attacks.
Rasmus Hojlund (5/10):
Didn’t get many openings and didn’t hold the ball up well, leading to him being taken off very early. Mind you, he has just returned from injury.
Alejandro Garnacho (7/10):
Scored for the second game in a row and his off-the-ball movement was also impressive. Close to scoring again but was then bizarrely taken off.
Subs & Manager
Kobbie Mainoo (7/10):
Calm as you like on the ball but struggled a bit physically.
Anthony Martial (5/10):
Didn’t have enough pace to get behind and made the wrong decision more than once.
Diogo Dalot (6/10):
Created lots of danger when he came on but final ball was lacking.
Facundo Pellistri (5/10):
Missed two big chances and wanted to be the hero when he could have picked a better passing option.
Erik ten Hag (5/10):
For the second European game in a row his side surrendered a two-goal lead and he must shoulder some of the blame for that. Taking off dangerman Garnacho was also a baffling move.