Galatasaray vs Man Utd LIVE: Champions League result and reaction as thrilling clash ends in draw
Galatasaray 3-3 Man Utd: Andre Onana’s howler saw United throw away a 3-1 lead in a must-win game
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Manchester United’s Champions League hopes are hanging by a thread after Erik ten Hag’s men imploded in a chaotic, thrill-a-minute 3-3 draw on an ear-splitting night at Galatasaray.
Having lost three of their four Group A fixtures, the Red Devils knew defeat in Istanbul would extinguish their hopes of reaching the knockout phase with a game to spare.
United avoided a loss but blew a two-goal lead on in an incredible night in Istanbul, meaning their knockout hopes will be over if Copenhagen beat Bayern Munich in Wednesday’s late fixtures.
This was a wild, helter-skelter encounter befitting of a Champions League campaign punctuated by goals, madness and mistakes.
Relive the action below:
Galatasaray vs Manchester United prediction
Though Manchester United have not been at their best in the Champions League this season they have the quality to defeat the Turkish side.
Despite conceding a lot, the Red Devils have been clinical in front of goal and should find the target this evening. It may come down to who can out score the other but with the added pressure of elimination should they lose Erik ten Hag’s men may just clinch it.
Galatasaray 2-3 Manchester United.
Galatasaray vs Manchester United predicted line-ups
Galatasaray XI: Muslera; Boey, Bardakci, Sanchez, Angelino; Torreira, Demirbay; Ziyech, Mertens, Zaha; Icardi.
Manchester United XI: Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Lindelof, Shaw; McTominay, Amrabat, Fernandes; Antony, Hojlund, Garnacho.
Early team news
Defensive pair Abdulkerim Bardakci and Davinson Sanchez were absent from Galatasaray training on Monday, but both could yet feature with Okan Buruk and both players keen on their involvement. Reports suggest Bardakci’s problem is more minor than that of Sanchez.
Manchester United are certain to be without Marcus Rashford, who will serve a one-match ban after being sent off in the 4-3 defeat to Copenhagen.
Rasmus Hojlund is a doubt after missing the win at Everton with a muscle strain sustained against Luton, while Antony could be back from a knock. Lisandro Martinez, Tyrell Malacia, Jonny Evans, Christian Eriksen and Casemiro all remain sidelined, and Mason Mount has joined the injury list.
How to watch Galatasaray vs Manchester United
Galatasaray vs Manchester United is due to kick off at 5.45pm GMT on Wednesday 29 November at Rams Park in Istanbul.
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage on the channel from 5pm GMT. Subscribers can stream the action via discovery+.
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Galatasaray vs Manchester United
Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent’s coverage of tonight’s Champions League action. Manchester United have travelled to Turkey to face Galatasaray in a must-win encounter which kicks off at 5.45pm before Arsenal host Lens at 8pm hoping to secure a place in the next round.
United are fourth in Group A with just three points from their first four matches and the likelihood is that they will need to win both of their final group fixtures in order to progress to the next round.
First up is Galatasaray who defeated the Red Devils 3-2 in the reverse fixture at Old Trafford. United have since discovered a way to win games and will be giving it their all to triumpg tonight.
We’ll have the latest updates, team news and match action throughout the evening so stick with us as we build up to kick off.
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