Manchester United Clinches Last-Minute Win Against Rangers in Europa League

2025-01-24

Manchester United Secures Dramatic 2-1 Victory Over Rangers in Europa League

Manchester United clinched a dramatic 2-1 victory over Rangers in the Europa League, thanks to a stoppage-time winner from captain Bruno Fernandes. The match, held at Old Trafford, saw United take a significant step toward securing a top-eight finish in the league phase, which would guarantee direct progression to the last 16.

The game began with United dominating possession, but it was Rangers who had the first clear chance. Nicolas Raskin’s effort was thwarted by United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, who made several key saves throughout the match. United thought they had taken the lead when Matthijs de Ligt headed home from a corner, but the goal was controversially disallowed due to a foul in the buildup.

The breakthrough came in the 52nd minute when Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland inadvertently punched a Christian Eriksen corner into his own net, giving United the lead. Despite creating numerous chances, United failed to extend their advantage, with Alejandro Garnacho hitting the post and Harry Maguire heading wide.

Rangers, however, fought back and equalized in the 88th minute through Cyriel Dessers, who capitalized on a defensive error to slot the ball past Bayindir. Just as it seemed the match would end in a draw, Fernandes struck in the 92nd minute, volleying home a cross from Lisandro Martinez to secure all three points for United.

The victory was crucial for United, who have struggled domestically but remain unbeaten in the Europa League this season. Manager Ruben Amorim praised his team’s resilience, stating, “We did well. We played better with the ball. I think we started well and then we lost control of the game because of some bad decisions, but the lads did well.”

Fernandes, who has been a key figure for United this season, emphasized the importance of the win, saying, “At this club, you need to win every game. You know that if you don’t win games here, it will be difficult. I hope our fans never get used to losing games.”

The match also highlighted the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the futures of Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho. Rashford, who has not featured for United since December, was absent from the matchday squad, while Garnacho started and impressed, coming close to scoring on multiple occasions. Amorim remained coy about potential transfers, stating, “I don’t know what will happen. Until the window is closed, anything can happen.”

With one game remaining in the league phase, United are well-placed to secure a top-eight finish, while Rangers will need to beat Union Saint-Gilloise next week to ensure a playoff spot. The dramatic win at Old Trafford provided a much-needed boost for United, who will look to build on this result as they aim to salvage their season.

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