Manchester United found themselves in a relatively straightforward group, with Bayern Munich as the clear favorite. However, in matches against Galatasaray and Copenhagen, Erik ten Hag’s team was certainly looking to secure a second ticket to the knockout stage. In the first match, the “Red Devils” gave Bayern Munich a tough challenge away from home but ultimately lost 3-4 without much hope for points. In their home match against Galatasaray, Manchester United was considered the clear favorite and initially, things seemed to be going well – they had a gameplay advantage and managed to open the score. However, the match ended in a 2-3 defeat, with the “Red Devils” finishing the game in a numerical disadvantage. The chances of reaching the playoffs are still there, but there is no room for errors in matches against Copenhagen.
Copenhagen barely made it to the group stage, twice finding themselves on the edge of the abyss during the qualification. However, in the group, Jacob Neestrup’s team looks solid. In the first match, they faced Galatasaray away and were supposed to secure a maximum. Until the last minutes, the “Lions” had a two-goal advantage, but they couldn’t hold on to victory in a numerical disadvantage, allowing the opponent to equalize. The Danish champions also put up a decent fight against Bayern Munich. In the first half, the “Lions” held their ground, and in the second, they managed to score and could have aimed for points. However, they lacked experience and class, and Bayern Munich responded with two goals, leaving the Danes with nothing, although they certainly deserved more based on their performance.