Bruno Fernandes Fires United to Victory Over Rangers
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Bruno Fernandes scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner to give Manchester United a 2-1 victory over Rangers at Old Trafford in their all-British Europa League match. Rangers had just celebrated what they thought was an equalizer after Cyriel Dessers’ 88th-minute strike which canceled out United’s opener. However, Fernandes silenced their celebrations when he capitalized on a Lisandro Martinez cross and fired a first-time shot through Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland’s legs to secure the win.
The match, filled with late drama also featured a blunder from Butland, who punched Christian Eriksen’s corner into his own net in the 52nd minute. United’s resilience shone through as manager Ruben Amorim acknowledged his side’s “suffering” while they adapted to his tactics. Despite some defensive lapses, such as Toby Collyer’s failed clearance, United held on for the win which provided much-needed breathing space for Amorim and his squad.
For Rangers, the loss was particularly cruel as they fought hard and created chances including Dessers’ late goal and a post-hit attempt. Despite the defeat, they guaranteed their place in the knockout rounds but now face a crucial play-off against Union Saint-Gilloise to secure automatic passage into the last 16. United, now fourth in the group will advance to the knockout stage with a win against FCSB in their next match.
Amorim’s squad, still in need of tactical refinement and squad improvements, especially with players like Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford facing uncertain futures, can at least head into the final days of the transfer window with the pressure eased by Bruno Fernandes’ late heroics.
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