Andre Onana had an NIGHTMARE in Istanbul as he makes two expensive mistakes that lead to goal.
Manchester United blew another two-goal lead in Europe, leaving their Champions League ambitions hanging in the balance.
Erik ten Hag’s team raced to a two-goal lead and appeared to be in command, but everything soon unravelled, and Andre Onana’s comfortable night turned into another nightmare.
Former Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech scored twice from free kicks, while substitute Kerem Aktürkolu’s goal cancelled out United’s third through Scott McTominay.
It means that United’s chances of progressing are now extremely remote, as they must defeat Bayern Munich in the final round and hope that FC Copenhagen and Galatasaray draw.
On a wild night in Istanbul, Mail Sport’s Nathan Salt runs the rule over Ten Hag’s charges…
MANCHESTER UNITED (4-2-3-1)
Andre Onana – 4
Gambled on Hakim Ziyech’s first free-kick – and got it wrong – and then made a huge error to spill the former Chelsea man’s second into the net at 3-2. Will have had flashbacks to his nightmare in Munich against Bayern.
Luke Shaw – 5.5
Despite a lack of games in recent months, he was restored to the starting lineup against Everton. He struggled in his fight against Ziyech, who scored twice. Booked.
Victor Lindelof – 6
Was part of a defence that gave up three goals but played well for the most part. Will have been frustrated to have left Mainoo open for the equalizer with Akturkoglu at 3-3.
Harry Maguire – 6.5
Made a huge block on Wilfried Zaha at 2-1 and has grown into one of Manchester United’s most important players. His experience helped in large spells but it wasn’t enough to see a tough away game out.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka – 6
Played key roles in the first and third goal and it was his assist, pin-point, to Scott McTominay on the break away that made it 3-1. United are so much better with him in the team. Booked.
Sofyan Amrabat – 5
Preferred to 18-year-old Kobbie Mainoo from the off due to his experience in such a trying environment, but he never quite got a grip of the game. His loan spell appears to have stalled after a bright start. Hooked before the hour. Booked.
Scott McTominay – 6.5
Was a passenger for much of the first half but he showed all of his quality to score United’s third goal. He’s so much better further forward than as a screen in front of the defence.
Alejandro Garnacho – 7
Set United on their way after scoring his first ever Champions League goal and he was a nuisance for the hosts thereafter. He’s got ice in his veins and that’s a perfect trait to play for a club the size of Manchester United.
Bruno Fernandes – 7.5
Teed up Garnacho and then scored his first Champions League goal this season with an absolute stunner. Can never fault his effort but he did give away the free-kick that Ziyech first scored from. Booked.
Antony – 5
Showed a couple of flashes as United dominated the early stages and raced into a 2-0 lead but as he so often does he faded into the background. Didn’t offer anywhere near enough given he was left on when others were withdrawn.
Rasmus Hojlund – 6
It was his brilliant hold-up that allowed Fernandes to tee up Garnacho for the opener but he was kept in relative check from there on. Important to note he was returning to the side from injury and was hooked before the hour.
Manager: Erik ten Hag – 5.5
A frustrating sense of deja vu for the Dutchman after another two-goal lead was thrown away in Europe. This time it was still 11 v 11 but his substitutes didn’t impact the game like Galatasaray’s did. Destiny is not in their hands ahead of the Bayern game now.
Andre Onana had an NIGHTMARE in Istanbul as he makes two expensive mistakes that lead to goal.
Galatasaray (4-2-3-1): Muslera 6, Boey 6.5, Bardakci 6, Ayhan 5.5, Angelino 6 (Nelsson 82); Torreira 6.5, Ndombele 4.5 (Sergio Oliveira 60, 6.5); Ziyech 8.5 (Baris Yilmaz 83), Mertens 6 (Akturkoglu 60, 7.5), Zaha 5.5 (Demirbay 88); Icardi 6.
Subs not used: Guvenc, Tete, Karatas, Bakambu.
Scorers: Ziyech (29, 62), Akturkoglu (71)
Referee: Jose Maria Sanchez (Spain) – 6
