Manchester United endured a second consecutive defeat across all competitions, succumbing to a loss against Galatasaray at Old Trafford in the Champions League.
Wilfried Zaha, Muhammad Kerem Akturkoglu, and Mauro Icardi were the tormentors who found the net against Manchester United, while the Red Devils managed to claw back with goals courtesy of Rasmus Hojlund, who netted twice.
This back-to-back setback in the competition has firmly planted Manchester United at the bottom of Group A, leaving them with a steep uphill climb to nurture their hopes of advancing to the next round.
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Erik ten Hag’s squad asserted themselves with 56% possession compared to Galatasaray’s 44%. A total of 16 shots were fired by the home side, with five hitting the target. In contrast, the Turkish giants fired 15 attempts at goal, with four necessitating Andre Onana’s intervention.
Manchester United strung together 460 passes, boasting a pass success rate of 75%, while Galatasaray managed 380 passes at a 70% pass accuracy.
One glaring culprit in Manchester United’s defeat was Onana, who endured a forgettable performance in goal. His lapses were most evident during Galatasaray’s second and third goals, where he could have put forth a more concerted effort to deny those shots.
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A particularly errant pass from Onana was intercepted by a Galatasaray player, prompting a forceful tackle by Brazilian midfielder Casemiro inside the box. This resulted in a penalty for the opposition and Casemiro’s subsequent dismissal. Fortunately for Manchester United, Icardi failed to convert the penalty, but the Argentine striker made amends shortly thereafter.
Throughout the match, Onana managed only a single save and failed to execute a punch, high claim, or effectively clear the ball from his goal line. His two errors directly led to goals for Galatasaray, and his overall performance was far from his usual standards. Notably, his pass accuracy languished at 59%, with only seven successful out of 16 attempted long balls.
As Manchester United’s supporters scrutinise Onana’s uninspiring start at the club, questions about his performance will undoubtedly mount, especially in the wake of his display against Galatasaray.