Match report

Manchester United Defeats FC Copenhagen 1-0 in UEFA Champions League

Manchester United
Manchester United
1–0
FT
FC Copenhagen
FC Copenhagen
Oct 24, 2023

Manchester United secured a narrow but vital win against FC Copenhagen with a 1-0 victory in their UEFA Champions League clash. Harry Maguire's header in the second half was enough to secure the three points for Manchester United, who dominated possession and created several chances throughout the game.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Manchester United 1-0 FC Copenhagen
  • • Goal by Harry Maguire (72')
  • • Assist from Christian Eriksen on Maguire's goal
  • • Substitutions for Manchester United included S. Amrabat, Sergio Reguilón, and Antony
  • • Bruno Fernandes received a yellow card at 80'
  • • S. McTominay also received a yellow card in stoppage time

Lineups

Manchester United

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 24 A. Onana (G)
  • 20 Diogo Dalot (D)
  • 19 R. Varane (D)
  • 5 H. Maguire (D)
  • 15 Sergio Reguilón (D)
  • 4 S. Amrabat (M)
  • 39 S. McTominay (M)
  • 21 Antony (M)
  • 8 Bruno Fernandes (M)
  • 10 M. Rashford (M)
  • 11 R. Højlund (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 C. Eriksen
  • 2 V. Lindelöf
  • 17 A. Garnacho
  • 9 A. Martial
  • 7 M. Mount
  • 35 J. Evans
  • 1 A. Bayındır
  • 28 F. Pellistri
  • 22 T. Heaton
  • 46 H. Mejbri

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

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

Timeline

  1. Manchester United
    46' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Amrabat · On: C. Eriksen
  2. Manchester United
    63' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Sergio Reguilón · On: V. Lindelof
  3. Manchester United
    63' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Antony · On: A. Garnacho
  4. Manchester United
    72' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    Harry Maguire · Assist: C. Eriksen
  5. FC Copenhagen
    76' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Claesson · On: O. Oskarsson
  6. FC Copenhagen
    77' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Jelert · On: C. Sørensen
  7. Manchester United
    80' Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    Bruno Fernandes

    Foul

  8. FC Copenhagen
    85' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Diogo Gonçalves · On: J. Larsson
  9. Manchester United
    86' Manchester United subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Hojlund · On: A. Martial
  10. FC Copenhagen
    90'+1 FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Achouri · On: O. Hojlund
  11. Manchester United
    90'+5 Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    S. McTominay

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Manchester United FC Copenhagen
Fouls 8 6
Pass Accuracy 85% 84%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 16
Corners 5 9
Total Passes 511 495
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 5 4
xG 1.69 2.22
Shots off Target 7 7
Possession 50% 50%
Accurate Passes 432 416
Shots Inside Box 12 8
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 3 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Manchester United's goal by Harry Maguire in the 72nd minute changed momentum and secured their lead, as it was the only goal of the game.
  • ▸ Christian Eriksen's precise cross into the box set up Maguire for a decisive header that broke FC Copenhagen's defensive resistance.