Bola.com, Jakarta – Manchester United host Young Boys on the final matchday of Group F of the 2021/2022 Champions League, Thursday (9/12/2021). The match at Old Trafford has meaning for each team. The home team wants to avenge the defeat in the first matchday, and the visitors are eyeing a win to be able to continue to take part in Europe, even though it is down to the Europa League.
Manchester United is certain to win Group F and qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League. That way, this match could be a moment for Ralf Rangnick to rotate his squad.
However, for the Young Boys who are at the bottom of the standings, this match is still crucial. Victory over the Red Devils has the opportunity to take them to finish in third place and continue their journey to the Europa League, provided Atalanta lose at home to Villarreal.
The success of Young Boys in winning 2-1 over Manchester United on the first matchday, when the Red Devils were still managed by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, became the capital to be able to win at Old Trafford.
At that time, even though they had fallen behind through Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal, Young Boys could reverse the position through Nicolas Moumi Ngamaleu and Jordan Siebatcheu after the Red Devils lost Aaron Wan-Bissaka who was sent off by the referee.
Manchester United has just passed its first game with Ralf Rangnick with a win. The Red Devils beat the visitors, Crystal Palace, in the Premier League last weekend. The only goal was scored by Fred in the 77th minute.
Manchester United it’s certain to be the group winner, but they don’t seem like they will lose to the Young Boys. Especially considering the defeat suffered by the Red Devils in Switzerland.
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