Champions League Round-up: Manchester United stunned by Copenhagen; Real Madrid, Arsenal, Bayern Munich register wins

Rasmus Hojlund, United's young striker, delivered an impressive performance by scoring twice against his former club, giving United an early advantage.

SportsTak

• Thu • 09 Nov 2023

Erik ten Hag, manager of Manchester United, looks dejected during the UEFA Champions League match between F.C. Copenhagen and Manchester United at Parken Stadium on November 08, 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Highlights:

14-time champions Real Madrid secured a 3-0 victory against Braga.

Arsenal defeated Sevilla 2-0, with Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard finding the net.

Manchester United suffered a stunning 4-3 defeat against FC Copenhagen in a thrilling UEFA Champions League clash at the Parken Stadium. Meanwhile, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Arsenal secured victories in their respective group-stage matches.

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The loss to Copenhagen dealt a significant blow to Manchester United's hopes of reaching the last-16 in the Champions League. United currently occupies the fourth position in Group A, having secured only three points with two more group-stage games remaining.

Rasmus Hojlund, United's young striker, delivered an impressive performance by scoring twice against his former club, giving United an early advantage. However, the game took a dramatic turn with Marcus Rashford receiving a red card, shifting the momentum in favor of FC Copenhagen.

Rashford was penalized in the 42nd minute for a challenge on Elias Jelert while protecting the ball. FC Copenhagen capitalized on the opportunity, with Mohamed Elynounoussi narrowing the deficit within three minutes.

United faced further adversity when a penalty was awarded to Copenhagen just before halftime due to Harry Maguire's handball. Diogo Goncalves converted the penalty, leveling the scores for his team.

Despite briefly regaining the lead through a VAR-awarded penalty for a handball, calmly converted by Bruno Fernandes, United experienced a late-game collapse, conceding two last-minute goals— one by Lukas Lerager in the 83rd minute and a remarkable finish by 17-year-old substitute Roony Bardghji.

In other matches, 14-time champions Real Madrid secured a 3-0 victory against Braga with goals from Vinicus Junior, Rodrygo, and Brahim Diaz. Arsenal defeated Sevilla 2-0, with Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard finding the net. Bayern Munich, led by Harry Kane's brace, edged Galatasaray 2-1 at the Allianz Arena. Additionally, a Lautaro Martinez penalty guided Inter Milan to a 1-0 win against RB Salzburg.

While Manchester United faces challenges in the Champions League, other European giants demonstrated their prowess with notable victories in the group-stage matchups.