Match report

FC Copenhagen Stun Manchester United 4-3 in UEFA Champions League

FC Copenhagen

4–3

Manchester United

Nov 8, 2023

FC Copenhagen

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Nov 8, 2023 · FT

Manchester United

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FC Copenhagen staged an incredible comeback to defeat Manchester United 4-3 in a pulsating UEFA Champions League encounter. Despite going two goals down early, the Danish side fought back with four second-half goals to secure their first win of the competition this season.

Key Facts

• Match Result: FC Copenhagen 4-3 Manchester United
• Goals for Manchester United: R. Hojlund (2), Bruno Fernandes (penalty)
• Goals for FC Copenhagen: Diogo Gonçalves (penalty), M. Elyounoussi, L. Lerager, R. Bardghji
• Red Card: M. Rashford (Manchester United) in the 42nd minute
• Key Assist: S. McTominay for R. Hojlund's first goal

Lineups

FC Copenhagen

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

1 K. Grabara (G)
22 P. Ankersen (D)
3 D. Vavro (D)
2 K. Diks (D)
19 E. Jelert (D)
12 L. Lerager (M)
33 R. Falk (M)
9 Diogo Gonçalves (M)
10 M. Elyounoussi (F)
7 V. Claesson (F)
30 E. Achouri (F)

Substitutes

40 R. Bardghji
6 C. Sørensen
18 O. Óskarsson
11 J. Larsson
20 N. Boilesen
41 A. Dithmer
21 T. Sander
15 K. Babacar
8 M. Tanlongo
39 O. Højlund
27 V. Lund
47 V. Froholdt

Manchester United

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

24 A. Onana (G)
29 A. Wan-Bissaka (D)
5 H. Maguire (D)
35 J. Evans (D)
20 Diogo Dalot (D)
39 S. McTominay (M)
14 C. Eriksen (M)
10 M. Rashford (M)
8 Bruno Fernandes (M)
17 A. Garnacho (M)
11 R. Højlund (F)

Substitutes

19 R. Varane
4 S. Amrabat
7 M. Mount
28 F. Pellistri
2 V. Lindelöf
62 O. Forson
22 T. Heaton
46 H. Mejbri
1 A. Bayındır
9 A. Martial
21 Antony
15 Sergio Reguilón

Timeline

3' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal

R. Hojlund · Assist: S. McTominay
15' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1

Off: J. Evans · On: R. Varane
28' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal

R. Hojlund
42' Manchester United Card · Red Card

M. Rashford

Foul
42' Manchester United Var · Card upgrade

M. Rashford
45'+9 FC Copenhagen Goal · Penalty

Diogo Gonçalves
45'+11 FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow Card

D. Vavro

Foul
45' FC Copenhagen Goal · Normal Goal

M. Elyounoussi · Assist: Diogo Gonçalves
46' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2

Off: C. Eriksen · On: S. Amrabat
63' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 1

Off: M. Elyounoussi · On: R. Bardghji
67' Manchester United Var · Penalty confirmed

Harry Maguire
69' Manchester United Goal · Penalty

Bruno Fernandes
70' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 2

Off: P. Ankersen · On: C. Sørensen
70' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 3

Off: Diogo Gonçalves · On: O. Oskarsson
78' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 4

Off: E. Achouri · On: J. Larsson
78' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 5

Off: D. Vavro · On: N. Boilesen
83' FC Copenhagen Goal · Normal Goal

L. Lerager · Assist: R. Falk
84' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3

Off: R. Hojlund · On: Mason Mount
87' FC Copenhagen Goal · Normal Goal

R. Bardghji
90'+3 Manchester United Card · Yellow Card

Harry Maguire

Argument

Match Stats

Stat	FC Copenhagen	Manchester United
Fouls	9	8
Pass Accuracy	88%	85%
Offsides	2	0
Red Cards	0	1
Total Shots	16	9
Corners	3	3
Total Passes	517	497
Yellow Cards	1	1
Blocked Shots	2	0
Shots on Target	8	8
xG	2.25	3.02
Shots off Target	6	1
Possession	52%	48%
Accurate Passes	457	420
Shots Inside Box	8	8
Saves	5	4
Shots Outside Box	8	1

Key Match Notes

▸ Manchester United took an early two-goal lead through Rasmus Hojlund, but the dismissal of Marcus Rashford turned the tide in favor of FC Copenhagen.
▸ FC Copenhagen capitalized on their numerical advantage and scored three goals in the second half, including a penalty by Diogo Gonçalves and a goal from M. Elyounoussi.