Man United's unforgettable night
Man United started dreamily at Galatasaray's home ground when they led 2-0, then 3-1. However, goalkeeper Andre Onana continued to make mistakes in the UEFA Champions League, making mistakes in both goals conceded by Hakim Ziyech, causing the home team to lose the victory.
This was the third of the last five games that Man United have lost the advantage after taking the lead. They lost 2-3 at home to Galatasaray and 3-4 at FC Copenhagen.
When asked who was at fault in the home game, Man United manager Erik ten Hag told TNT Sports: "It's always me. I take responsibility for this.
The Dutch strategist added: "We should have won 3 points. This is similar to the home match against Galatasaray and the away match in Copenhagen.
We played very well. So I have to praise my team but I also have to criticize the team and myself as the manager. We didn't defend enough, the team is leading 3-1 and you can't accept such mistakes because it makes the difference for the game."
Ten Hag's side have conceded 33 goals in all competitions this season - the most of any United front in 20 games since the 1962-1963 season. However, the Man United coach still has confidence in the rest of the season.
"We are in a project and are moving forward, improving. Man United are on the right track. I know how we need to take the next steps, he shared.
The Red Devils' tactician found encouragement in his team's attacking ability, with Bruno and his teammates scoring 3 goals/match against Bayern, Copenhagen and now Galatasaray. He stressed that Man United have shown momentum, dynamism and courage in attack and created many scoring opportunities.
Fernandes: We have to control the game better
Captain Bruno Fernandes said that United's performance in the Champions League this season has not been good enough after only winning 4 points after 5 matches.
"What we did in the Champions League was not up to the task. We have to control our game. This is not the first time Man United have played like this. Even in Copenhagen, I understand that Man United played with one less player, we have to keep the result 3-2.
After being equalized 3-3 by Galatasaray, Man United had many opportunities at the end of the match. Bruno Fernandes hit the post. Scott McTominay, Alejandro Garnacho and substitute facundo Pellistri also had the opportunity to finish close to the goal, but did not score any goals.
"We were able to decide the match early. The team had too many scoring opportunities. But we made two mistakes that led to goals conceded, added the Man United captain.
In the final round of the group stage, Man United will meet Bayern Munich at home, in the match at 3:00 a.m. on December 13. At the same time, FC Copenhagen will host Galatasaray.
Man United's bad statistics
Man United have won just one of their five Champions League games this season, their worst run at the club's level in 1994-95 and 2005-06.
They have conceded 14 goals in the league this season, their most ever in a group stage of the European playground. This is also the most goals conceded by an English side in their first five Champions League games.
After a 3-4 defeat to FC Copenhagen and a 3-3 draw with Galatasaray, Man United became the second team not to win in 2 separate matches in which they led by 2 goals or more in a season in the Champions League.
