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(Manchester United 4–1 Istanbul Basaksehir) Bruno Fernandes reprized the lead role from Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s men, needing only one point in the last two games to move from the “group of death”.
“We knew this was one of the games that we had to win,” Fernandes told BT Sport.
The Portuguese opened everything up in a beautiful way. A corner kick created great disorder in the area with a near goal from Alex Telles.
The second goal, however, was much simpler. Basaksehir goalkeeper Mert Günok missed a post by Alex Telles. Bruno Fernandes sniffed behind the Turk and walked the ball easily towards the goal.
In October, it was claimed that Bruno Fernandes wanted Ole Gunnar Solskjær to be removed as Manchester United manager, something the Portuguese himself strongly rejected.
His game also does not indicate any dissatisfaction. Since the Portuguese arrived at the club, he has scored goals. In 35 games he has scored 21 goals and 13 assists.
That’s 16 more goal points than any of the teammates in the same period:
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Many thought that United’s playmaker would get his hat trick when Marcus Rashford scored a penalty in a duel with Boli Bolingoli-Mbombo.
However, after a VAR check, it was Rashford himself who had the opportunity to mark the chalk. He kindly waited for the goalkeeper and sent the ball to the opposite corner.
– You always think you can do a hat trick, but Rashford was the top scorer in the Champions League. It was important to him, says Fernandes, unaware that Haaland had passed through Rashford.
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The duo had a great time in the first round, alongside Anthony Martial and Edinson Cavani.
– I’m very happy, of course. The first round was very good. I think we played fantastic football and scored fantastic goals, says Ole Gunnar Solskjær from BT Sports.
In the second half, Deniz Türüc cut back, but despite several chances at the end of the deal, it was with a goal for Fredrik Gulbrandsen & Co. The Norwegian took the lead in the final half hour.
– I wish him all the best, although we would like to have points here, Gulbrandsen tells TV 2.
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At the back counter, Daniel James substitutes 4-1 for Manchester United. He was one of several players who were replaced when Solskjær eliminated several of his key players after the hour was played.
The victory was very important for Manchester United, who ended up in a difficult group with PSG and RB Leipzig.
CENTRAL: Bruno Fernandes scored twice as Manchester United achieved victory in the Champions League. Photo: OLI SCARFF / AFP
While the French made it to the end of last year’s Champions League season, Leipzig reached the semi-finals.
As Manchester United have beaten both in the first clash between the teams, PSG’s victory over Leipzig means that United only need one point from their last two matches to secure the group’s promotion.
If they achieve a tie, the team that manages a point against a maximum of ten points can add up to ten points, the same as United in the worst case will have a tie, but will be behind the English in the mutual arrangement.
– We need a point to advance, we need another victory to win the group. We look forward to next week. It will be a difficult match against a very good team, but we also have some qualities, says Solskjær.
Neymar scored the decisive goal for the hosts in Paris. Alexander Sørloth started on the bench, but replaced Emil Forsberg in the fourth quarter.
The Norwegian did not manage to rescue a single point in the French capital. Therefore, PSG is second ahead of RB Leipzig in mutual away goals.
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