Failed To Win Again In The Europa League, Manchester United Detained By Fenerbahce And Mourinho Red Carded

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana made a brilliant save in the match against Fenerbahce in the Europa League. (X@ManUtd)

JAKARTA - Manchester United again failed to win when Fenerbahce was held 1-1 in the Europa League match at the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium, Friday, October 25, 2024 in the morning WIB. In that match, former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho, who is now coaching Fenerbahce, received a red card because of provocative action against the referee.

MU has never won in the Europa League From the first three matches in Europe's second caste competition, United were only able to draw.

The results that disappointed MU were not only in the Premier League competition but also in the Europa League. The results that made the manager position of Erik ten Hag even more uncomfortable. How not, MU is still stuck in 12th place in the Premier League standings. Meanwhile, in the Europa League, MU only occupies the 21st position by pocketing the third point.

Interestingly, MU always excels first before the opponent equalizes. When they played against Twente, the Red Devils were 1-0 up through Christian Eriksen who was then equalized by their guests.

Likewise, when MU visited Porto's headquarters. Even this three-time Champions League champion has won 2-0. However, they even lost the rhythm of the game and Porto was able to catch up and almost won 3-2. Luckily there was Harry Maguire who saved MU by scoring a goal at the last minute.

In the match against Fenerbahce, Eriksen again showed his sharpness. This Danish veteran midfielder broke into Fenerbahce's goal after receiving a pass from Joshua Zirkzee in the 15th minute.

It's just that after winning 1-0, MU has difficulty adding goals. On the other hand, Fenerbahce was able to master the game. But their attacks never came to fruition.

Moreover, goalkeeper Andre Onana showed a slick performance. He made two brilliant saves that thwarted Fenerbahce's attempt to score. The score did not change until halftime.

Entering the second half, MU's performance decreased. Meanwhile, Fenerbahce appeared aggressive. As a result, the hosts were able to equalize when Youssef En-Nesyri scored a 49 minute goal. He finished an assist from Allan Saint-Maximi.

In a 1-1 draw, Mourinho was then shown a red card after protesting excessively when Bright Osayi-Samuel was brought down by Manuel Ugarte in the penalty box.

Mourinho with a theatrical action asked for a penalty for the incident. But the referee did not give MU a penalty penalty. The referee also refused to review the incident via VAR. More than that, Mourinho was shown a red card for his actions.

There was no change in the result of that match. MU failed to win after being detained by Fenerbahce. This means that United have not won in European competition for one year. Finally, MU won when they beat Copenhagen 1-0 on October 24, 2023.