The hosts took the lead with just two minutes gone as Marcel Sabitzer’s cross-field pass was met by left-back Angelino and his left-foot strike flew past David de Gea. [12] On 29 November, United visited Southampton. The 3 … United scored two late goals via Fernandes and Pogba but their Champions League time was up before they could get the equaliser needed to progress. Fee reported as €15 million, plus €5 million in add-ons. Rashford's two goals and Martial's first league goal of the season were enough to cancel out David McGoldrick's brace and keep Sheffield United winless after their first 13 league games of the season. Last modified on Tue 8 Dec 2020 23.36 EST Even by Manchester United’s standards, this would have been a comeback to rival them all. There was drama in the closing stages after Konate brought Greenwood down and Fernandes converted the penalty on 80 minutes. This is their 23rd UEFA Champions League campaign, more than any English club. The loss eliminated the Red Devils from the annual European soccer tournament. Neymar produced one of the performances of this season's Champions League as he helped Paris Saint-Germain to a 3-1 victory against Manchester United. Manchester United’s Champions League dream is over.Source:Getty Images. “It feels very good. H » RB Leipzig-Manchester United Paris Saint-Germain-Istanbul Basaksehir Preview We made it difficult until the last minute, but at the end of the day we stayed strong,” the Spanish fullback said. Updated: 9th December 2020… [25] The match came just four days after the two sides had met in the league, and saw Scott McTominay and Paul Pogba score their first goals of the season, while Juan Mata was again on the scoresheet to give United a 3–0 win. The draw for the group stage took place in Geneva, Switzerland on 1 October 2020. Trailed 2–0 at half-time by goals from Jan Bednarek and James Ward-Prowse, United came back to win 3–2 via Fernandes and a brace from Cavani. When Manchester United kicked off the new year, they were in dire straits. [3] Instead, United began their season on 19 September at home to Crystal Palace. Leipzig were 3-0 up midway through the second half thanks to goals by Manchester City loanee Angelino, Amadou Haidara and Justin Kluivert at the Red Bull Arena. Manchester United - Paris Saint-Germain Follow the Champions League live Football match between Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain with Eurosport. [31] Spanning 16 minutes, it was also the quickest of the five hat-tricks scored by substitutes in the competition's history. “The boys fought hard, they are machines,” said delighted Leipzig coach Julian Nagelsmann. United needed just one point to secure safe passage through to the last 16 but crumbled under the pressure. [7] United returned from the international break with a trip to Newcastle United on 17 October, and went behind early on to a Luke Shaw own goal. [29] United then beat RB Leipzig 5–0 in the second match a week later; Mason Greenwood opened the scoring in the first half, Rashford scored his first senior hat-trick after coming on as a second-half substitute, and Martial also scored a late penalty. This is United's first meeting with Paris Saint-Germain since the 2018–19 round of 16 tie, which United w… Manchester United’s third appearance in a Champions League final in four years in 2011 was proof they had established themselves as European football heavyweights. The build-up to Manchester United's Champions League defeat to RB Leipzig was overshadowed by comments made by Paul Pogba's agent, Mino Raiola. Fernandes scored twice inside 20 minutes before Rashford slotted home a penalty to bring United led by three goals at half-time in a Champions League game for the first time since the 7–1 demolition of Roma in April 2007. The club was drawn in Group H with Paris Saint-Germain, RB Leipzig and Champions League group stage debutant İstanbul Başakşehir. ESPN. Sports Quiz / Manchester United 2020-21 Champions League Starting XIs Random Sports or Premier League Quiz Can you name every Man United starting XI from their 2020-21 Champions League campaign? Manchester United’s UEFA Champions League destiny is still in the balance, after a 3-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain at Old Trafford. Head-to-head away goals: Paris Saint-Germain 1, RB Leipzig 0. Manchester United’s season suffered a huge blow as a defeat at German side RB Leipzig knocked them out of the Champions League. [13], On 5 December, United played West Ham United at the London Stadium. Manchester United View events: 20/12/20: PRL: Manchester United 17 : 30: Leeds United 23/12/20: LEC: Everton 21 : 00: Manchester United 26/12/20: PRL: Leicester City 13 : 30: Manchester United 29/12/20: PRL: Manchester United 21 : 00 Fee reported as £35 million, plus £5 million in add-ons. [21] Luton won that match 1–0 and hosted the third round match on 22 September. Goalkeeper Dean Henderson made his league debut for the club, coming on at the interval for the injured De Gea. It was Manchester United's joint-biggest defeat in the Premier League, matching the scoreline from the Manchester derby in 2011, as well as the heaviest defeat under either Ole Gunnar Solskjær as manager or Ed Woodward as executive vice-chairman. Daniel James scored his first league goal of the season midway through the second half, before Fernandes scored a penalty in the 70th minute. Golf news 2020: Tiger Woods’ ex-wife Elin Nordegren, girlfri... Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. It was the club's first in the competition since Wayne Rooney against Club Brugge in the 2015–16 play-off round, their first in the Champions League proper since Robin van Persie against Olympiacos in the 2013–14 knockout phase, and the first in the competition's group stage since Michael Owen against Wolfsburg in the 2009–10 season. by DACW23 Plays Quiz not verified by Sporcle . Liam Cooper pulled one back for the visitors before half time. A speculative Mason Greenwood header and a half-chance by Marcus Rushford were all United produced in the opening half hour. In the following match on 4 October, the last before the international break, a Bruno Fernandes penalty gave United an early lead at home to Tottenham Hotspur, who were led by former United manager José Mourinho; however, Spurs overturned the deficit thanks to Tanguy Ndombele and Son Heung-min. As one of the third-place finishers in the Champions League group stage, United will enter the UEFA Europa League knockout phase. This was United's first meeting with Paris Saint-Germain since the 2018–19 round of 16 tie, which United won on away goals through a stoppage time penalty, while they had never met Leipzig and Başakşehir. [9] The result meant the club had failed to win any of their first three home league games for the first time since 1972–73; however, the result also extended United's unbeaten league record against Chelsea to six matches, with the most recent defeat coming in November 2017, while Chelsea had not won a league match at Old Trafford since the 2012–13 season. The draw took place on 6 September 2020 and paired United with the winners of the second round tie between Reading and Luton Town, both of the Championship. Man United 2020 review: How Solskjaer's Red Devils fared over the past 12 months The fall of 2019. Manchester United's Champions League squad has been submitted to UEFA ahead of our opening group fixture against Paris Saint-Germain on 20 October. This is their 23rd UEFA Champions League campaign, more than any English club. Rashford's hat-trick was the first scored by a United substitute since current manager Solskjær did so against Nottingham Forest in 1999. [15] On 17 December, United managed yet another away comeback in a 3–2 win at Sheffield United, extending the club record to 10 consecutive league away wins. [10] Before the international break, United travelled to Everton. Manchester United scramble for answers after Champions League exit. [17], United got the right to enter the 2020–21 FA Cup in the Third Round Proper along with the other Premier League and Championship clubs. [8] On 24 October, United were held to a goalless draw by Chelsea. For this round, they were drawn against Championship side Watford. Donny van de Beek, making his debut after coming on midway through the second half, pulled a goal back for United, but Zaha scored a third for Palace five minutes later, making him the first former United player to score more than one Premier League goal in a match against United. Marcus Rashford: Manchester United Are Close To Winning Trophies Dec 19, 2020, 04:19pm EST Manchester United Need To Free Up Wages In The January Transfer Window In this game, Başakşehir scored their first ever goal in the Champions League, made by former Chelsea forward Demba Ba, and claimed their first point – as well as their first win – in the competition. United squad for this season’s UEFA Champions League, including the latest injury updates. [16] On 20 December, United went rampant as they beat their "Roses" rival Leeds United 6–2 at home. Cristiano Ronaldo, Paul Scholes and David Beckham all feature in this collection of classic strikes. [22] United took the lead just before half-time through a Juan Mata penalty kick. Click to view the Man. [2], Manchester United's opening match of the 2020–21 Premier League season was due to be away to Burnley on 12 September, but was postponed to ensure a minimum of 30 days between seasons, as per Premier League regulations; the club's final game of the 2019–20 season was on 16 August. Watch European Football with beIN SPORTS and ESPN on Kayo. [11] Two weeks later, United returned to action at home against West Bromwich Albion. On the third match, United lost 2–1 to host İstanbul Başakşehir, which featured former United defender Rafael. United tightened their defence in the second half with Donny van de Beek replacing left winger Alex Telles, while Pogba came on for the final half hour. The 2020–21 season is Manchester United's 29th season in the Premier League and their 46th consecutive season in the top flight of English football. This was the first league match in which United scored more than five goals since the 8–2 win over Arsenal in August 2011. United qualified for the 2020–21 UEFA Champions League after finishing third in the 2019–20 Premier League. In the return leg 20 days later, United got their revenge against Başakşehir by winning 4–1. AFP news.com.au December 9, 2020 10:11am This will be their fifth Europa League campaign, having also entered in the knockout phase in 2011–12 and 2015–16 as well as starting at the group stage during their 2016–17 winning campaign and 2019–20. Three goals down with 10 … Lipsia - Manchester United è valevole per la Fase a gironi della competizione Champions League 2020/2021. Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted his side struggled to cope with conceding two early goals as they crashed out of the Champions League in the group stage on Wednesday (AEDT) with a 3-2 defeat to RB Leipzig. A retaken penalty from Fernandes – given after Albion's goalkeeper, former United shot stopper Sam Johnstone stepped out of the line before saving the first – secured United's maiden home league win of the season. Dec. 3 (UPI) --Brazilian striker Neymar Jr. scored twice to lead Paris Saint-Germain to a vital victory over Manchester United in the group stage of the 2020-21 UEFA Champions League. Manchester United exited the Champions League on Tuesday with a 3-2 loss away at RB Leipzig, the German side advancing through. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. MANCHESTER, England-- It could have been a week that proved Manchester United are on the right track under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, but instead, their season is … After Harry Maguire equalised with a header midway through the first half, Fernandes had a penalty saved by Newcastle goalkeeper Karl Darlow in the second, the first he had failed to score since joining the club in February. [23], In the fourth round, the club was drawn against the winners of the match between Preston North End and Brighton & Hove Albion,[24] which Brighton won 2–0. A direct free-kick goal from Deniz Türüç – the first to be scored in the Champions League against United since Franck Ribéry in March 2010 – was replied by Daniel James, who scored at home for the first time since August 2019. Having conceded twice early in … Pogba then met a Fernandes deep corner unmarked at the far post and his header deflected off Konate to make it 3-2 on 82 minutes, but Leipzig held on in the tense closing exchanges. Get your 14-day free trial & start streaming instantly >. This page was last edited on 21 December 2020, at 21:30. It could have been 3-0 moments later when Emil Forsberg ahot wide from close range with the goal at his mercy. After United forward Anthony Martial was sent off for slapping Erik Lamela in the face, Harry Kane scored a brace, Son added a second goal and Serge Aurier also scored to give Tottenham a 6–1 win. [14] The next week, United were held 0–0 at home by derby rivals Manchester City; this was the first derby played at Old Trafford to end goalless since October 2015, and it was United's third consecutive clean sheet against City in all competitions, the longest since a run of four – all in the league – between 1994 and 1995. Fee reported as £13.6 million, plus £1.8 million in add-ons. La partita è in programma il giorno 8 dicembre alle ore 21:00 allo stadio Red Bull Arena di Leipzig. United qualified for the 2020–21 UEFA Champions League after finishing third in the 2019–20 Premier League. In the second half, the visitors produced yet another comeback to win 3–1; Pogba and Mason Greenwood scored their first league goals of the season, before Rashford sealed the club's ninth straight away victory in the league. [42], Manchester United 2020–21 football season. New to Kayo? Leipzig needed just two minutes to take the lead after Angelino’s stunning opener. Henderson, on his first league start for the club, conceded to Tomáš Souček in the first half. Dec 8, 2020. Last modified on Wed 9 Dec 2020 05.28 EST Ole Gunnar Solskjær said Manchester United “didn’t turn up” as they lost 3-2 at RB Leipzig and crashed out of the Champions … Bruno Fernandes scored the penalty to give United their first league win of the season.[6]. Three minutes later, Stuart Dallas scored Leeds' second to close the match. The United goalkeeper was beaten again on 13 minutes when Haidara finished a move he started by volleying home. RB Leipzig held off a late rally to beat Manchester United 3-2 in the group stage of the Champions League. Getty Images. [32] At the other hand, this ended United's 10-match winning streak on the road in all competitions, stretching back to 1–1 draw against Tottenham in June 2020. Updated to match(es) played on 21 December 2020. Great Manchester United Champions League goals. [33], On 2 December United was defeated 1–3 by Paris Saint-Germain, with a brace from Neymar and a goal from Marquinhos cancelled Rashford's, who scored for the third consecutive match against the Parisians. 9 December 2020. The club is participating in the Premier League, the EFL Cup and UEFA Europa League, and will also take part in the FA Cup. Leipzig coach Julian Nagelsmann boosted his attack by bringing on forwards Yussuf Poulsen and Kluivert, who snapped up a Sabitzer cross and chipped De Gea with 69 minutes gone. It was the third time United had lost their opening home match of a Premier League season and the first since 2014–15. This was the first time since both legs of the quarter-finals in 2002–03 that they conceded three or more goals in consecutive Champions League games while Solskjær became the first manager of an English club to lose at least six times in his first 10 Champions League games, having lost in 2018–19 on his first – against Paris Saint-Germain at home as well – and both of the season's quarter-final matches versus Barcelona.[35]. Nationwide News Pty Limited Copyright © 2020. “I’m so happy that we got the win.”. Leipzig had a goal disallowed when Ibrahima Konate headed onto the post and Willi Orban tapped home only to be ruled offside by VAR. Manchester United may be looking for a new coach after crashing out of the Champions League courtesy of an embarrassing defeat. [1] Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins scored the only goal of the game in the 16th minute. The draw for the group stage took place in Geneva, Switzerland on 1 October 2020. The win made United the first side in Premier League history to win four consecutive away games despite trailing in everyone of them, and also made United won eight consecutive top-flight away matches for the first time in their history. [20], Manchester United received a bye to the third round of the 2020–21 EFL Cup, having finished third in the 2019–20 Premier League and thus qualified for the 2020–21 UEFA Champions League. In the second half, goalkeeper Dean Henderson, making his first-team debut, denied Luton an equaliser with a one-handed save from Tom Lockyer, before substitutes Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood both scored in the last couple of minutes to give United a 3–0 win. Manchester United, led by forward Bruno Fernandes, faces Red Bull Leipzig in a UEFA Champions League group stage match at Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany, on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 …