• MAN UNITED RATINGS: Tonight wasn’t the problem. Conceding 14 in the first five games was, though United wouldn’t have won a single game had he not made important saves against Copenhagen. Could do little for the Bayern goal. EPA
    Andre Onana 6/10
    MAN UNITED RATINGS: Tonight wasn’t the problem. Conceding 14 in the first five games was, though United wouldn’t have won a single game had he not made important saves against Copenhagen. Could do little for the Bayern goal. EPA
    MAN UNITED RATINGS: Tonight wasn’t the problem. Conceding 14 in the first five games was, though United wouldn’t have won a single game had he not made important saves against Copenhagen. Could do lit
  • Aggressively got forward from the start and better in defending. Shifted to left-back for the second half. Ran through in one limp 72nd minute attack. Getty
    Diogo Dalot 5/10
    Aggressively got forward from the start and better in defending. Shifted to left-back for the second half. Ran through in one limp 72nd minute attack. Getty
    Aggressively got forward from the start and better in defending. Shifted to left-back for the second half. Ran through in one limp 72nd minute attack. Getty
  • Recalled for a huge game and twice headed Bayern crosses away after 12 minutes. Calm at this level, though United’s man-marking defenders makes the team easy to play against. He should’ve been a key player this season. EPA
    Raphael Varane 6/10
    Recalled for a huge game and twice headed Bayern crosses away after 12 minutes. Calm at this level, though United’s man-marking defenders makes the team easy to play against. He should’ve been a key player this season. EPA
    Recalled for a huge game and twice headed Bayern crosses away after 12 minutes. Calm at this level, though United’s man-marking defenders makes the team easy to play against. He should’ve been a key p
  • Intercepted an 18th minute Bayern attack and was doing fine until he pulled his groin on 39 minutes. Applauded by supporters as he left the field. More injury misery for United as things go from bad to worse. EPA
    Harry Maguire 7/10
    Intercepted an 18th minute Bayern attack and was doing fine until he pulled his groin on 39 minutes. Applauded by supporters as he left the field. More injury misery for United as things go from bad to worse. EPA
    Intercepted an 18th minute Bayern attack and was doing fine until he pulled his groin on 39 minutes. Applauded by supporters as he left the field. More injury misery for United as things go from bad t
  • United are better with him as left-back. His rocket shot was punched away by Neuer on 23 minutes – yes, one United player did have an effort on goal. Coman was a handful for him, too. Off injured at half time. Like Maguire, another shame. Getty
    Luke Shaw 7/10
    United are better with him as left-back. His rocket shot was punched away by Neuer on 23 minutes – yes, one United player did have an effort on goal. Coman was a handful for him, too. Off injured at half time. Like Maguire, another shame. Getty
    United are better with him as left-back. His rocket shot was punched away by Neuer on 23 minutes – yes, one United player did have an effort on goal. Coman was a handful for him, too. Off injured at h
  • Neat, tidy and effective as he covered his spaces well. That was the first half. Nowhere for Sane’s goal in the second. Booked. EPA
    Sofyan Amrabat 5/10
    Neat, tidy and effective as he covered his spaces well. That was the first half. Nowhere for Sane’s goal in the second. Booked. EPA
    Neat, tidy and effective as he covered his spaces well. That was the first half. Nowhere for Sane’s goal in the second. Booked. EPA
  • Peripheral. Just 43 touches. Not that United were effective in possession. Getty
    Scott McTominay 5/10
    Peripheral. Just 43 touches. Not that United were effective in possession. Getty
    Peripheral. Just 43 touches. Not that United were effective in possession. Getty
  • Hit a shot well over on four minutes, then surged forward minutes later, nutmegging Kim Min-jae. Won the ball back to stop a 31st minute Bayern attack. Booked. AP
    Antony 6/10
    Hit a shot well over on four minutes, then surged forward minutes later, nutmegging Kim Min-jae. Won the ball back to stop a 31st minute Bayern attack. Booked. AP
    Hit a shot well over on four minutes, then surged forward minutes later, nutmegging Kim Min-jae. Won the ball back to stop a 31st minute Bayern attack. Booked. AP
  • More shots than any United player, not that any went near the goal. Defended well, but had a fine chance on 48 minutes, which he wasted. The agonised expression on manager Erk ten Hag’s face said it all. He’s the captain of the ship in a season which is sinking. EPA
    Bruno Fernandes 6/10
    More shots than any United player, not that any went near the goal. Defended well, but had a fine chance on 48 minutes, which he wasted. The agonised expression on manager Erk ten Hag’s face said it all. He’s the captain of the ship in a season which is sinking. EPA
    More shots than any United player, not that any went near the goal. Defended well, but had a fine chance on 48 minutes, which he wasted. The agonised expression on manager Erk ten Hag’s face said it a
  • Bright – and busy – start against Sane. Pressed hard, full of energy, held onto the ball too much at times. AP
    Alejandro Garnacho 6/10
    Bright – and busy – start against Sane. Pressed hard, full of energy, held onto the ball too much at times. AP
    Bright – and busy – start against Sane. Pressed hard, full of energy, held onto the ball too much at times. AP
  • Isolated. Worked hard. A rural rail line has better service on a Sunday. Onana had double the number of touches as Hojlund. Getty
    Rasmus Hojlund 5 /10
    Isolated. Worked hard. A rural rail line has better service on a Sunday. Onana had double the number of touches as Hojlund. Getty
    Isolated. Worked hard. A rural rail line has better service on a Sunday. Onana had double the number of touches as Hojlund. Getty
  • SUBS: (On for Maguire, 39') - Did nothing wrong. Getty
    Jonny Evans 6/10
    SUBS: (On for Maguire, 39') - Did nothing wrong. Getty
    SUBS: (On for Maguire, 39') - Did nothing wrong. Getty
  • (On for Shaw, 45') - Straight to right-back as a half-time introduction, where he cut a lovely ball back to Fernandes on 48 minutes and cut out a Bayern attack on 52 minutes. Getty
    Aaron Wan-Bissaka 7/10
    (On for Shaw, 45') - Straight to right-back as a half-time introduction, where he cut a lovely ball back to Fernandes on 48 minutes and cut out a Bayern attack on 52 minutes. Getty
    (On for Shaw, 45') - Straight to right-back as a half-time introduction, where he cut a lovely ball back to Fernandes on 48 minutes and cut out a Bayern attack on 52 minutes. Getty
  • (On for Garnacho, 73') - Worked hard. Getty
    Hannibal Mejbri 6/10
    (On for Garnacho, 73') - Worked hard. Getty
    (On for Garnacho, 73') - Worked hard. Getty
  • (On for Antony, 73') - Like the rest of his teammates, he failed to get much out of Bayern. Getty
    Facundo Pellistri 6/10
    (On for Antony, 73') - Like the rest of his teammates, he failed to get much out of Bayern. Getty
    (On for Antony, 73') - Like the rest of his teammates, he failed to get much out of Bayern. Getty
  • (On for Varane, 79') - Champions League experience for the youngster. PA
    Kobbie Mainoo N/A
    (On for Varane, 79') - Champions League experience for the youngster. PA
    (On for Varane, 79') - Champions League experience for the youngster. PA
  • BAYERN MUNICH RATINGS: The eccentric keeper barely had anything to do on an evening in which the Red Devils struggled in front of goal. AFP
    Manuel Neuer 7/10
    BAYERN MUNICH RATINGS: The eccentric keeper barely had anything to do on an evening in which the Red Devils struggled in front of goal. AFP
    BAYERN MUNICH RATINGS: The eccentric keeper barely had anything to do on an evening in which the Red Devils struggled in front of goal. AFP
  • The Canadian’s pace was evident for all to see and while he wasn’t the main attraction , he held his own down the left flank. Getty
    Alphonso Davies 7/10
    The Canadian’s pace was evident for all to see and while he wasn’t the main attraction , he held his own down the left flank. Getty
    The Canadian’s pace was evident for all to see and while he wasn’t the main attraction , he held his own down the left flank. Getty
  • Kim’s no-nonsense approach led to him saving the day for Bayern at the back with some really crucial interceptions and tackles. Getty
    Kim Min-jae 8/10
    Kim’s no-nonsense approach led to him saving the day for Bayern at the back with some really crucial interceptions and tackles. Getty
    Kim’s no-nonsense approach led to him saving the day for Bayern at the back with some really crucial interceptions and tackles. Getty
  • Had good spatial awareness, a strong physical presence and made some key challenges in a really strong outing. Getty
    Dayot Upamecano 8/10
    Had good spatial awareness, a strong physical presence and made some key challenges in a really strong outing. Getty
    Had good spatial awareness, a strong physical presence and made some key challenges in a really strong outing. Getty
  • Had a solid enough display in the first half but was perhaps one of the weaker links, as evidenced by his substitution at half time. AP
    Noussair Mazraoui 6/10
    Had a solid enough display in the first half but was perhaps one of the weaker links, as evidenced by his substitution at half time. AP
    Had a solid enough display in the first half but was perhaps one of the weaker links, as evidenced by his substitution at half time. AP
  • Fought hard in the lead up to Coman's goal and kept things at a calm pace in the middle of the park. AP
    Leon Goretzka 7/10
    Fought hard in the lead up to Coman's goal and kept things at a calm pace in the middle of the park. AP
    Fought hard in the lead up to Coman's goal and kept things at a calm pace in the middle of the park. AP
  • This was a game to forget for the midfielder as he was sloppy in possession, poor in attack and generally far too conservative. AFP
    Joshua Kimmich 5/10
    This was a game to forget for the midfielder as he was sloppy in possession, poor in attack and generally far too conservative. AFP
    This was a game to forget for the midfielder as he was sloppy in possession, poor in attack and generally far too conservative. AFP
  • The trickster needs to improve in the final third after a game where he was outshone by those around him. PA
    Leroy Sane 6/10
    The trickster needs to improve in the final third after a game where he was outshone by those around him. PA
    The trickster needs to improve in the final third after a game where he was outshone by those around him. PA
  • He carried the ball confidently, carved through the United defence on several occasions and never stopped chasing the hosts down. PA
    Jamal Musiala 8/10
    He carried the ball confidently, carved through the United defence on several occasions and never stopped chasing the hosts down. PA
    He carried the ball confidently, carved through the United defence on several occasions and never stopped chasing the hosts down. PA
  • It was a night to remember for Coman as his exceptional passing ability was matched by a composed finish to win the game. Getty
    Kingsley Coman 9/10
    It was a night to remember for Coman as his exceptional passing ability was matched by a composed finish to win the game. Getty
    It was a night to remember for Coman as his exceptional passing ability was matched by a composed finish to win the game. Getty
  • Bayern’s talisman held the ball up well, had good distribution and provided the assist for Coman’s goal. Getty
    Harry Kane 8/10
    Bayern’s talisman held the ball up well, had good distribution and provided the assist for Coman’s goal. Getty
    Bayern’s talisman held the ball up well, had good distribution and provided the assist for Coman’s goal. Getty
  • SUBS: It was an effective display from Laimer as he kept things simple, rarely put a foot wrong and looked pretty efficient at the back. PA
    Konrad Laimer 7/10
    SUBS: It was an effective display from Laimer as he kept things simple, rarely put a foot wrong and looked pretty efficient at the back. PA
    SUBS: It was an effective display from Laimer as he kept things simple, rarely put a foot wrong and looked pretty efficient at the back. PA
  • The savvy forward showed great movement off the ball as always, and his veteran instincts led to some positive passages of play. Getty
    Thomas Muller 7/10
    The savvy forward showed great movement off the ball as always, and his veteran instincts led to some positive passages of play. Getty
    The savvy forward showed great movement off the ball as always, and his veteran instincts led to some positive passages of play. Getty
  • Only had a few minutes on the pitch as he helped Bayern ride things out and pick up all three points. PA
    Raphaël Guerreiro N/A
    Only had a few minutes on the pitch as he helped Bayern ride things out and pick up all three points. PA
    Only had a few minutes on the pitch as he helped Bayern ride things out and pick up all three points. PA
  • The youngster was active and hungry but ultimately, didn’t make too much of an impact. PA
    Mathys Tel N/A
    The youngster was active and hungry but ultimately, didn’t make too much of an impact. PA
    The youngster was active and hungry but ultimately, didn’t make too much of an impact. PA

Manchester United v Bayern Munich ratings: Hojlund 5, Antony 6; Coman 9, Kane 8


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Erik ten Hag told his Manchester United players to make sure they get straight back into the Champions League next season after a dismal European campaign ended in an early exit at the hands of Bayern Munich on Tuesday night.

Kingsley Coman’s 70th-minute goal, laid on by Harry Kane, gave the Germans a 1-0 win and ensured United finished bottom of Group A – beaten to second place by FC Copenhagen, operating on a fraction of their budget, and to third and the consolation of Europa League football by Galatasaray.

The final whistle was greeted with boos at Old Trafford, where United lost for the seventh time this season – having now lost more games in all competitions, 12, than they have won, 11.

Ten Hag’s side are out of Europe, out of the League Cup, and sixth in the Premier League going into Sunday’s visit to leaders Liverpool. Defeat also came at a cost, with both Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw picking up injuries before half time.

“There are still many things to play for now, we can focus on the Premier League,” Ten Hag said.

“This is the level we want to play, the Champions League, so we have to give every effort to get into the top four so next year we are back in the Champions League – and of course there is the FA Cup so there are still many things to play for.”

In a match they needed to win, United mustered only one shot on target, a Shaw effort that never really troubled Manuel Neuer. A much better chance fell to Bruno Fernandes early in the second half but the captain blazed over.

Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel, who bounced back from Saturday’s 5-1 humbling away to Eintracht Frankfurt, admitted he had expected United to progress from Group A and had sympathy for Ten Hag’s position – pointing to United’s long list of absentees.

“I think you could see it’s not an easy time for them. I’m pretty sure he knows what to do next, how to influence his team and he doesn’t need any advice from me,” Tuchel said. “He is experienced enough to go through it.”

Updated: December 13, 2023, 5:23 AM