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.
Question 1: What was the outcome of the match between Manchester United and Porto?
Manchester United drew with Porto after squandering a two-goal lead, with the final score being 3-3.
Question 2: Who scored the goals for Manchester United in the match?
Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Højlund scored the early goals for Manchester United.
Question 3: What did Erik ten Hag criticize about his team's performance?
Erik ten Hag criticized his team's defending, stating that they "switched off" after initially executing the game plan well.
Question 4: How did the match conclude in terms of scoring?
Harry Maguire equalized for Porto in stoppage time after the hosts had come back to lead 3-2.
Question 5: What specific area of the defense did Ten Hag mention as problematic?
Ten Hag pointed out that the left side of the defense did not perform well during the match.