Dramatic Europa League Win for Manchester United

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Bruno Fernandes snatched a dramatic stoppage-time victory for Manchester United in their Europa League clash against Rangers at Old Trafford. The United captain’s late strike secured a 2-1 win after a thrilling finale that saw both teams score in the closing minutes.

Rangers thought they had secured a famous draw when Cyriel Dessers leveled the score in the 88th minute with a superb finish. However, Fernandes broke Rangers’ hearts just moments later, converting Lisandro Martinez’s cross to spark wild celebrations among the home fans.

The victory was a much-needed boost for Manchester United and manager Ruben Amorim, who had faced criticism following recent comments about his team’s quality. For Rangers, the defeat was a cruel blow, extending their winless run away from Ibrox and leaving them needing a victory in their final group game to secure automatic qualification for the last 16.

United’s Late Show and Rangers’ Valiant Effort

Despite a shaky start, United showed character to secure the win. They had taken the lead through a bizarre Jack Butland own goal, with the Rangers goalkeeper punching a corner into his own net. However, Dessers’s late equalizer looked set to deny them victory until Fernandes’s late intervention.

Rangers, despite the financial disparity between the two clubs, produced a spirited performance and created several opportunities to score. They were unfortunate not to come away with at least a point, with Dessers hitting the post and Hamza Igamane, Jefte, and Findlay Curtis all testing United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir.

This dramatic encounter highlighted both United’s resilience and Rangers’ fighting spirit. While United will be relieved to have secured a vital win, Rangers will be rueing their missed opportunity to claim a historic result at Old Trafford.


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