Manchester United left Porto's Estádio do Dragão with a disappointing draw after squandering a two-goal lead, prompting manager Erik ten Hag to express his frustration with the team's defensive performance. The match saw Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Højlund put United ahead early, but the hosts mounted a comeback, with Harry Maguire equalizing in stoppage time after Porto had taken a 3-2 lead. Ten Hag praised his players for initially executing the game plan effectively but lamented their lapse in concentration. "The players executed the plan brilliantly," he stated. "Then we switched off... conceding the first goal ignited the atmosphere in this stadium." Reflecting on the defensive issues, Ten Hag noted, "I need to review the match. I think we struggled on the left side, and Marcus [Rashford] was involved in that... but it was also about Garnacho. This isn't a criticism of Rashford." The match highlighted the need for improvement in United's defensive organization as they look to bounce back in their upcoming fixtures.