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Manchester United Secure Confident Win in Romania
Manchester United wrapped up their Europa League league phase with a solid 2-0 victory over FCSB in Romania. Goals from Diogo Dalot and Kobbie Mainoo ensured Erik ten Hag’s side claimed third place in their group, booking a spot in the last 16 of the competition.
First Half: Balanced but Uninspiring
The first half saw Ruben Amorim’s FCSB hold their ground well, even looking like the stronger side at times. United struggled to break through, with Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho both hitting the woodwork. Meanwhile, Altay Bayindir made crucial saves to keep the game level.
Second Half: United Show Their Class
United stepped up their game in the second half. Kobbie Mainoo provided an assist for Diogo Dalot, who slotted home the opener around the hour mark. Just minutes later, Mainoo himself found the net, securing the victory for the Red Devils.
Despite some late pressure from FCSB, United maintained their lead with Bayindir keeping a well-earned clean sheet.
FCSB Player Ratings vs Man Utd (5-3-2)
Ratings provided by Fotmob
- GK: Stefan Tarnovanu – 7.0/10
- RB: Valentina Cretu – 5.8/10
- CB: Mihai Popescu – 7.1/10
- CB: Siyabonga Ngezana – 6.4/10
- CB: Joyskim Dawa – 6.0/10
- LB: Risto Radunovic – 6.3/10
- CM: Malcom Edjouma – 5.9/10
- CM: Adrian Sut – 6.5/10
- CM: David Miculescu – 6.2/10
- ST: Florin Tanase – 6.6/10
- ST: Daniel Birligea – 6.2/10
- Substitutes: Baba Alhassan (46′ for Edjouma) 6.3, Alexandru Baluta (66′ for Cretu) 5.9, Alexandru Musi (77′ for Miculescu) 6.3, Marius Stefanescu (77′ for Tanase) 5.9
- Unused subs: Mihai Udrea (GK), Vlad Chiriches, Alexandru Pantea, Daniel Popa, Mihai Toma.
Man Utd Player Ratings vs FCSB (3-4-2-1)
Ratings provided by Fotmob
- GK: Altay Bayindir – 8.2/10
- CB: Noussair Mazraoui – 7.8/10
- CB: Matthijs de Ligt – 7.2/10
- CB: Lisandro Martinez – 7.9/10
- RM: Diogo Dalot – 8.3/10
- CM: Toby Collyer – 7.1/10
- CM: Bruno Fernandes – 8.3/10
- LM: Tyrell Malacia – 6.8/10
- AM: Christian Eriksen – 7.4/10
- AM: Kobbie Mainoo – 8.5/10 ⭐ Player of the Match
- ST: Rasmus Hojlund – 6.3/10
- Substitutes: Alejandro Garnacho (46′ for Malacia) 8.1, Amad Diallo (46′ for Collyer) 6.8, Casemiro (71′ for Eriksen) 6.4, Leny Yoro (71′ for Martinez) 6.5, Joshua Zirkzee (80′ for Hojlund) 6.0
- Unused subs: Andre Onana (GK), Tom Heaton (GK), Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, Manuel Ugarte.
Man of the Match – Kobbie Mainoo ⭐
The young midfielder was outstanding in United’s win. He assisted Dalot’s goal and then found the net himself, playing a crucial role in securing the victory.
What’s Next for Manchester United?
This result means United advance directly to the Europa League Round of 16, avoiding a tricky playoff fixture. The Red Devils will be eager to carry this momentum into their domestic campaign.
What do you think?
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