Match report
Manchester United Secures Narrow Win Over FC Copenhagen in Europa League
Manchester United
1–0
AET
FC Copenhagen
Aug 10, 2020
Manchester United narrowly defeated FC Copenhagen 1-0 in their UEFA Europa League match, with Bruno Fernandes scoring the decisive penalty in the 95th minute. Despite a strong defensive performance from Copenhagen, Manchester United's persistence paid off in the final moments, securing a valuable three points in the tournament.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Manchester United 1–0 FC Copenhagen
- • Goal: Bruno Fernandes (95th minute, Penalty)
- • Yellow Cards: Harry Maguire (61', Holding), Eric Bailly (63', Elbowing)
- • Substitutions: Manchester United made multiple substitutions, including Fred off for N. Matic in the 70th minute
Lineups
Manchester United
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 22 Sergio Romero (G)
- 29 Aaron Wan-Bissaka (D)
- 3 Eric Bailly (D)
- 5 Harry Maguire (D)
- 53 Brandon Williams (D)
- 6 Paul Pogba (M)
- 17 Fred (M)
- 26 Mason Greenwood (M)
- 18 Bruno Fernandes (M)
- 10 Marcus Rashford (M)
- 9 Anthony Martial (F)
Substitutes
- 1 David De Gea
- 71 Teden Mengi
- 2 Victor Lindelöf
- 24 Timothy Fosu-Mensah
- 14 Jesse Lingard
- 21 Daniel James
- 39 Scott McTominay
- 15 Andreas Pereira
- 31 Nemanja Matić
- 8 Juan Mata
- 25 Odion Ighalo
- 44 Tahith Chong
FC Copenhagen
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 21 Karl-Johan Johnsson (G)
- 2 Guillermo Varela (D)
- 25 Victor Nelsson (D)
- 5 Andreas Bjelland (D)
- 20 Nicolai Boilesen (D)
- 16 Pep Biel (M)
- 6 Jens Stage (M)
- 10 Zeca (M)
- 33 Rasmus Falk Jensen (M)
- 11 Mohammed Daramy (F)
- 23 Jonas Wind (F)
Substitutes
- 13 Sten Grytebust
- 1 Stephan Andersen
- 19 Bryan Oviedo
- 4 Sotirios Papagiannopoulos
- 3 Pierre Bengtsson
- 17 Karlo Bartolec
- 24 Robert Mudražija
- 42 William Bøving
- 45 Alexander Hjaelmhof
- 29 Mikkel Kaufmann
Timeline
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15' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Bengtsson · On: N. Boilesen
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57' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Oviedo · On: Pep Biel
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57' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Kaufmann · On: M. Daramy
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61' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardHarry Maguire
Holding
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63' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardEric Bailly
Elbowing
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70' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Matic · On: Fred
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70' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2Off: V. Lindelof · On: Eric Bailly
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75' FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow CardM. Kaufmann
Tripping
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77' FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow CardJ. Stage
Tripping
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91' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3Off: Mata · On: M. Greenwood
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95' Manchester United Goal · PenaltyBruno Fernandes
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105'+3 FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow CardZ. Rodrigues
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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105' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Bartolec · On: Guillermo Varela
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105' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 5Off: R. Mudražija · On: J. Stage
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111' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 6Off: W. Boving · On: R. Falk
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113' Manchester United subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Lingard · On: M. Rashford
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120'+1 Manchester United subst · Substitution 5Off: S. McTominay · On: A. Martial
Match Stats
| Stat | Manchester United | FC Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 17 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 82% |
| Offsides | 4 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 26 | 9 |
| Corners | 8 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 743 | 584 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 14 | 0 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 4 |
| Possession | 55% | 45% |
| Accurate Passes | 631 | 476 |
| Shots Inside Box | 14 | 6 |
| Saves | 0 | 13 |
| Shots Outside Box | 12 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Bruno Fernandes' penalty in the 95th minute was the turning point, securing Manchester United's victory and putting an end to a tough defensive battle.
- ▸ Manchester United's substitutions in the second half, especially N. Matic and V. Lindelof coming on in the 70th minute, provided fresh legs and contributed to the late goal.